IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver Enhancements
Hardware Announcement
April 6, 1998
Announcement Letter Number: 198-055
Table of Contents:
- At a Glance
- DESCRIPTION
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- PUBLICATIONS
- TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- CHARGES
At a Glance
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library provides Magstar MP tape reliability with reliable automation at open systems prices. Other features include:
- Multi-path support for single or multi-host attachment for
homogeneous or heterogeneous systems
- Configurable for up to six SCSI control paths
- Support for up to three logical libraries
- Support of the Magstar MP Model C tape drive using new C-format or
existing B-format cartridges
- User-configurable bulk I/O slots (0 or 14)
- Aggregate sustained data rates from 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-format tape cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives compression)
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Overview
The Magstar (R) MP (Multi-purpose) 3575 Tape Library Dataserver provides a mid-range and network server tape storage solution combining reliable, field-proven, automated tape handling and storage with reliable, high-performance Magstar MP tape drives. The 3575 offers outstanding retrieval performance with typical cartridge move times of less than four seconds. Customers can tailor the library to match their system capacity and performance needs from 300 GB to 1.6 TB (900 GB to 4.8 TB with 3:1 compression), using up to six Magstar MP tape drives.
Enhancements to the 3575 Tape Library include:
Multi-Path Architecture
This patented new Multi-Path architecture supports sharing by homogeneous and heterogeneous hosts. The 3575 supports up to six SCSI-attach systems, in up to three logical libraries, sharing a common tape cartridge inventory and robotics. Another Multi-Path Architecture feature is the ability to configure 14 bulk I/O slots within the library, in addition to the 2-cartridge I/O slot.
Additional Host Support
Native device driver support is included for AS/400 (R), RS/6000 (TM), and other popular SCSI-attach open systems from manufacturers such as Hewlett-Packard (HP), Sun, and Microsoft (TM) Windows NT (R).
Support for Magstar HP Model C Drives
Support for Magstar MP Model C tape drives offers increased aggregate data rates (up to 15 MB/second using maximum data compression). Aggregate sustained data rates of 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression allow extremely high data transfer performance.
Selected 3570 Tape Drive Feature Withdrawals
Effective July 3, 1998, IBM will withdraw features 1452 and 9451 from the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and feature 9451 from the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive. The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive are not being withdrawn from marketing. Field orders and installation are still available.
Effective June 5, 1998, IBM will withdraw Custom Quickship delivery, feature 1748, from the IBM 3570 Model B00, B01, B02, B11, and B12 Tape Subsystems. These models will continue to be available via the Industry Standard ordering and delivery process.
Intended Customers
- Customers requiring automated tape storage solutions offering fast time to data and high throughput in environments characterized by repeated load and unload cycles
- Customers who have limited backup windows and need to optimize backup and recovery time
Key Prerequisites
- OS/400 (R) Version 3 Releases 1 and 2, or later, or Version 4 Release 2, or later
- AIX (R) 4.1.1, or later, or 4.2.0, or 4.3.0, or later
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3
- HP-UX 10.0x through 10.3x
- Sun Solaris 2.3, 2.4, 2.51, and 2.6
Planned Availability Date
- April 24, 1998: All models and features except features #1400 and #1451
- June 5, 1998: Features #1400 and #1451
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This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com
Designed for Automated Tape Handling
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is a new family of tape library storage solutions designed for the large, unattended storage requirements of today's mid-range systems and network servers. Each aspect of the subsystem is designed to optimize access to data and reliability. Magstar MP tape drives are compact storage devices that support the highly intensive read and write operations required by today's network server systems. The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge utilizes an innovative new mid-point load design providing faster access to data than traditional tape cartridges.
High Performance
Cartridge move time within the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is typically less than four seconds. A dual-gripper picker can retrieve the next cartridge to be mounted, unload the current cartridge, and load the next cartridge, providing the following benefits:
- Saves complete move operations
- Further improves overall library performance
- Offers increased redundancy and higher reliability.
High Reliability
Leading-edge technology from IBM positions the Magstar MP tape drives as industry leaders. Highly accurate recording is provided by an exclusive thin-film write module designed by IBM with read after write data verification. Data read is managed by IBM's industry-leading magneto-resistive (MR) heads, designed for accuracy, high reliability, and durability. High-availability redundant servo readers also ensure consistent data integrity.
Picker design in the library has been extensively field-proven in repeated cartridge handling operations. The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is designed to minimize the amount of travel for robotic pickers within the library and improve performance.
Drive cleaning is an automatic function performed by the library when required by the drive, without requiring operator intervention.
High Granularity in Library Configurations
Features and capacities are designed to match the wide variety of customer requirements. The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, with the Multi-Path feature, allows Magstar MP Model C and 3570 Model B1A drives to be intermixed within the library, but only if separated by logical libraries.
Note: Customers can install Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A as field options or, until July 3, 1998, can specify feature 9451 to have Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A drives plant installed. Refer to the Sales Manual for detailed ordering information. Customers ordering the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A drives need to order the drives separately.
Model L06
Customers with moderate library needs can choose the Model L06. The library has 60 cartridge slots, and support for up to two Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Data capacity is 300 MB of data in native mode, 900 MB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to two SCSI control paths can be configured.
Model L12
The Model L12 has 120 cartridge slots and support for up to four Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Data capacity is 600 MB native and 1.8 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 216 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to two logical libraries and/or up to four SCSI control paths can be configured. Model L12 can be field upgraded to a Model L18.
Model L18
The Model L18 has 180 cartridge slots and support for up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Data capacity is 900 MB native and 2.7 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured.
Model L24
The Model L24 has 240 cartridge slots and support for up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Data capacity is 1.2 TB native and 3.6 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured. Model L24 can be field upgraded to a Model L32.
Model L32
The largest Dataserver Series Library, the Model L32, has 324 cartridge slots and support for up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Data capacity for the Model L32 is 1.6 TB native and 4.8 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured.
Each library has a two-slot cartridge input/output station for importing or exporting cartridges from the library without requiring a re-inventory. For bulk-loading of Magstar MP Tape Cartridges, a side door on the library can be opened. Users can configure 14 of the library storage slots as bulk I/O slots. Intelligent re-inventory of the cartridges in the library is done each time the library door is closed. Column sensors determine where cartridge changes have been made and reduce library inventory time. A bar code reader mounted on the autochanger scans the cartridge labels. A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library.
Customers can also expand their capacity and number of drives to meet their changing needs. The Model L12 can be upgraded to a Model L18, increasing capacity by 50%. Model L24 can be upgraded to a Model L32, increasing capacity by 30%.
Support for Heterogeneous Host Platforms With up to Three Logical
Libraries
The heterogeneous sharing provided by the Multi-Path feature of the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is a sharing of the library robotics. This is accomplished in the Model L12, and larger, by partitioning the library into two or three logical SCSI libraries. Each logical library has its own separate and distinct drives and storage slots. I/O slots are shared on a first-come first-served basis. This type of partitioning allows heterogeneous applications to share the library robotics independently of each other. Cartridges under library control are not shared between logical libraries, nor allowed to be moved between logical libraries. An example of heterogeneous sharing is an AS/400 application using a drive and storage slots of one logical library while a UNIX (R) application uses the drive and slots of another logical library.
Logical libraries can also be used for scalable application performance, such as up to three ADSM servers, or for protecting investment in existing 3570 Model B1A tape drives while adding the new Magstar MP Model C tape drives in a different logical library.
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library can be configured to support from one to six SCSI control paths. Multiple control paths allow maximum flexibility in multi-host control path redundancy. AS/400 users can connect up to six AS/400 host systems, sharing library resources and even the cartridge inventory while maintaining dedicated SCSI control paths.
High-Performance Tape Cartridge
The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge has been designed to provide several enhancements over previous tape technologies. The case is specially designed for use in automated libraries and is designed for repeated handling. The tape medium is enclosed in a rugged cartridge, protecting the tape medium from outside environmental factors. The tape is contained in a self-enclosed tape path within the cartridge, remaining protected at all times. Two tape spools inside the cartridge hold the tape. The tape path, unique in design, also eliminates tape thread time, creates a simplified tape path, and provides higher reliability. Load point is established at the tape mid-point for fastest possible threading and access to data. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed for durability and capacity.
The Magstar MP Model C tape drive supports the new C-Format Fast Linear Access Tape Cartridges. Designed for increased tape speeds and high-density data recording. Data is recorded eight tracks at a time for increased performance. Data currently stored on B-Format cartridges, as used in the 3570 Model B1A tape drive, is read and written by the new Magstar MP Model C tape drives, and at speeds 50% higher than 3570 Model B1A drives. Data on the B-Format cartridges is read and written four tracks at a time.
Withdrawal Notice to IBM Customers
Selected features of the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive are being withdrawn. The withdrawn features support plant installation of 3570 Model B1A tape drives. Effective July 3, 1998, IBM will withdraw features 1452 and 9451 from the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and feature 9451 from the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive. Field orders and installation for Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives are still available. The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive are NOT being withdrawn from marketing.
Effective June 5, 1998, IBM will withdraw Custom Quickship delivery, feature 1748, from the IBM 3570 Model B00, B01, B02, B11, and B12 Tape Subsystems. The 3570 B model tape drives will continue to be available via the Industry Standard ordering and delivery process.
IBM's supply of the withdrawn features is limited. Orders for the withdrawn product received by IBM before July 3, 1998, will be acknowledged on an as-available basis. By August 3, 1998, orders will be either assigned a calculated arrival date or canceled if units cannot be allocated.
Customers with acknowledged orders will be offered the opportunity to convert their orders to an Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library with Magstar Model C tape drives at a price to be negotiated. Presently scheduled orders will be honored; however, a customer-initiated deferment of an order may result in cancellation by IBM. Unscheduled orders in the backlog will be scheduled on an as-available basis.
Customers ordering any model of the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and specifying one or more of feature 9451 also need to separately order Magstar MP Model B1A tape drives. No drives are included with any library ordered with one or more of feature 9451.
Features 1452 and 9451 of the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and feature 9451 of the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive are not available on AS/400 systems. The Multi-Path feature (#1400 or #1450) is required for native device support on AS/400, HP-Unix, and Windows NT operating systems.
The withdrawn features are replaced by Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library features that include Magstar MP Model C tape drives and all auxiliary power supplies included with the Multi-Path feature.
IBM maintenance services are not affected by these feature withdrawals.
Year 2000
This product does not have date dependencies and is therefore Year 2000 ready.
When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.
Trademarks
RS/6000 is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Magstar, AS/400, OS/400, and AIX are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
countries exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
The following publication is shipped with the product. Additional copies are available.
Order
Title Number
IBM Magstar (R) MP 3575 Tape GA32-0381
Library Dataserver, Operator Guide
The following publication is available within two weeks after announcement. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape GA32-0380
Library Dataserver, Introduction
and Planning Guide
The following publications are available after general availability. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape GA32-0382
Library Dataserver, Hardware
Reference
IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape SG24-4983
Library Dataserver, Multi-
Platform Implementation
SLSS is available by order number only. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically.
A Technical Service Letter (TSL) is available to the service office via ENTERLIB or Service Information Library (SIL).
Displayable Softcopy Publications: The product books are offered in displayable softcopy form. The displayable manuals are shipped on a CD-ROM as part of the Online Library Omnibus Edition Hardware Collection, publication SK2T-5843.
These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager (R) READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.
Specified Operating Environment
Physical Specifications
Model L06
- Width: 355 mm (14 in), with stabilizers: 464 mm (18.25 in)
- Depth: 836 mm (32.9 in)
- Height: 991 mm (39 in)
- Maximum weight: 71 kg (157 lb)
- Width: 1,009 mm (39.7 in)
- Depth: 861 mm (33.9 in)
- Height: 1,029 mm (40.5 in)
- Maximum Weight: 127 kg (280 lb)
- Width: 1,009 mm (39.7 in)
- Depth: 861 mm (33.9 in)
- Height: 1,029 mm (40.5 in)
- Maximum Weight: 132 kg (290 lb)
- Width: 1,009 mm (39.7 in)
- Depth: 861 mm (33.9 in)
- Height: 1,518 mm (59.75 in)
- Maximum Weight: 195 kg (428 lb)
- Width: 1,009 mm (39.7 in)
- Depth: 861 mm (33.9 in)
- Height: 1,518 mm (59.75 in)
- Maximum Weight: 203 kg (446 lb)
- Temperature: 16(degs) to 32(degs) C (60(degs) to 90(degs) F)
- Relative humidity: 8% to 80%
- Wet bulb: 26(degs) C (79(degs) F) maximum
- Electrical Power:
- Model L06: 1.8 amps at 100 to 127 V AC, .9 amps at 200 to 240
V AC, .185 KVA, 185 watts (nominal)
- Model L12: 2.2 amps at 100 to 127 V AC, 1.5 amps at 200 to 240
V AC, .30 KVA, 270 watts (nominal)
- Model L18, L24, and L32: 4.1 amps at 100 to 127 V AC, 2.4 amps at 200 to 240 V AC, .50 KVA, 380 watts (nominal)
- Model L06: 1.8 amps at 100 to 127 V AC, .9 amps at 200 to 240
V AC, .185 KVA, 185 watts (nominal)
- Heat Output (Calorific Value/kCal per hour):
- Model L06: 44.3/0.16
- Model L12: 64.6/0.23
- Model L18, L24, and L32: 90.9/0.33
- Maximum Noise Level in Bels (operating/idle):
- Model L06: 6.6/5.6
- Model L12: 6.7/5.9
- Model L18, 24, 32: 6.8/6.2
SCSI cables and appropriate interposers, as required, should be ordered for attachment to a host system. A power cord feature code, if applicable, should also be specified.
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is available with attractive black covers.
AS/400: The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is supported on all models that support the following adapters:
- AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729)
- AS/400 Tape/Disk Controller (#6501)
- AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)
- PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter (#2409)
- Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2412)
- SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416)
- SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller (#2420)
- PCI Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (#6207)
- PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter (#6209)
Intel-based Systems: The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is supported on systems that support the Microsoft (TM) Windows NT (R) operating system and the following adapter:
- Adaptec 2944 Fast/Wide Differential SCSI adapter
Sun and Sun SPARC: The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is supported on models that support Sun Solaris 2.3 and higher and a Fast/Wide Differential SCSI Adapter.
Other Systems: The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library may also be compatible with other SCSI-compliant differential adapters. A current list of supported open system configuration and software vendors is available from 800-IBM-4FAX, or your IBM representative.
Cables: A SCSI cable is required for each host connection to a SCSI bus (up to six busses per library). If no cable is available, one should be specified on the initial order for each library. A SCSI differential terminator is included with each cable. An interposer may also be required for attachment to various host system adapters.
Features for specifying SCSI cables available for the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, and their respective lengths, are as follows:
- 5212: 12 meters
- 5218: 18 meters
- 5225: 25 meters
- 5245: 4.5 meters
- 2891: HD50/HD68 Fast and Narrow Differential Interposer
- 2892: CC68/HD68 Fast and Wide Differential Interposer
- 2895: AS/400 Interposer (for AS/400 FC 6501)
Software Requirements: Native device driver support for the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is available for:
- OS/400 (R) Version 3 Releases 1 and 2, or Version 4 Release 2, and later
- AIX (R) Versions 4.1.1 and later, or 4.2.0, and later, or 4.3.0, and later releases
- Windows NT Version 4.0 with Service Pack 3
- HP-UX Version 10.0x through 10.3x
- Sun Solaris 2.3, 2.4, 2.51, and 2.6
Support will also be provided by the following products:
- ADSTAR (R) Distributed Storage Manager for AS/400, AIX, Sun,
Hewlett-Packard, and Windows NT supports the Magstar MP Dataserver
Series. ADSM offers highly automated, centrally-scheduled,
policy-managed backup and archive facilities to protect data in
distributed enterprises using AS/400, AIX/6000 (R), Sun
Hewlett-Packard, and Windows NT systems as servers.
- Backup Recovery and Media Management for AS/400 (BRMS)
- The IBM Network Tape Access and Control System (NetTAPE) allows
access to, and sharing of, tape drives and libraries in a network
of AIX workstations. It creates a single-system view of tape
operations. NetTAPE supports ADSM use of NetTAPE-controlled
drives.
NetTAPE with NetTAPE Tape Library Connection (NetTAPE TLC) can manage simple single-host connections to more complex multi-host connections of the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library by providing library control from one host and drive connections to other hosts. NetTAPE first allocates local drives for requests, but utilizes remote drives when no local drives are available.
- Cheyenne ARCserve
- Legato Systems NetWorker
- Spectra Logic Alexandria
- SCH Technologies REELlibrarian and REELbackup
- Veritas VML and NetBackup
Additional software support is available through library management software products. The software to manage the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is not provided with the libraries. Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or independent software providers. A list of compatible software is available from 800-IBM-4FAX (426-4329), or from your IBM representative.
Limitations: Total SCSI cable lengths are limited to 25 m (81 ft).
Each of the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library libraries, except for the Model L06, can be divided into logical libraries.
Each logical library must contain at least one Magstar MP Model C tape drive or one Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive and cartridges. The following limitations apply to the libraries:
.----------------------------------------------------------. | .---------+---------+---------. Example shown | | | Logical | Logical | Logical | is a Model L32 | | | Library | Library | Library | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | | | |---------+---------+---------| | | | Drive 1 | Drive 3 | Drive 5 | | | |---------+---------+---------| | | | Drive 2 | Drive 4 | Drive 6 | | | |---------+---------+---------| | | | Library Robotics & Power | | | '-----------------------------' | '----------------------------------------------------------'
- Drives within logical libraries must be the same type, Magstar MP Model C or Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A. Stated another way, drive 2 must be the same type as drive 1, drive 4 must be the same type as drive 3, and drive 6 must be the same type as drive 5.
- Drive 1 must be installed before drive 3, and drive 3 must be installed before drive 5. Stated another way, drive 3 can be installed without a drive in position 2, drive 5 can be installed without a drive in position 4.
- Drive 1 must be installed before drive 2, drive 3 must be installed before drive 4, and drive 5 must be installed before drive 6.
- All drives installed at the plant are Magstar MP Model C tape drives and are installed sequentially beginning at position 1. Customers requiring Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives, refer to feature 9451 in the Sales Manual.
- Magstar MP Model C tape drives (feature #1453) require the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to have the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) installed.
- Attachment to AS/400 systems requires the Multi-Path feature (#1400 or #1450).
- C-format cartridges can only be used in Magstar MP Model C drives. C-format cartridges can only be placed in logical libraries with Magstar MP Model C drives.
- B-format cartridges can be used in Magstar MP Model C drives and 3570 Model B1A tape drives. B-format cartridges can be intermixed with C-format cartridges within a logical library.
AS/400 configurators allow only one drive per IOP port for maximum performance. Installing more than one Magstar MP Model C tape drive on an IOP port may impact system performance. One IOP port must remain unused when connecting the 3575 to AS/400 feature #6501.
AS/400 systems with controller features #2927, #6501, and #6534 are limited to one Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library with 1 or 2 tape drives, per controller.
Planning Information
Customer Responsibilities: Physical planning is a customer responsibility. Detailed planning information is in the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0380).
Customers are responsible for obtaining the appropriate SCSI-2 adapters, cables, and interposers (if required) for system attachment. Customers are also responsible for ordering media.
Cable Orders: A SCSI cable is required for each host connection to a SCSI bus (up to six busses per library). If no cable is available, a SCSI cable or cables must be specified on the initial plant order. A SCSI differential terminator is included with each cable. An interposer or interposers may also be required for attachment to various host system adapters.
Feature numbers for specifying SCSI cables available for the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library are as follows:
- 5212: 12 meters
- 5218: 18 meters
- 5225: 25 meters
- 5245: 4.5 meters
- 2891: HD50/HD68 Fast and Narrow Differential Interposer
- 2892: CC68/HD68 Fast and Wide Differential Interposer
- 2895: Interposer for AS/400 feature #6501
Installability: Installation time for the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is approximately 1.5 hours. Installation time for each tape drive installed in the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is approximately .25 hour.
Packaging: One box each for 3575 Model L06, L12, L18, L24, and L32
Shipment Group
- Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver with two Magstar MP
Model C tape drives
- Optional Magstar MP Model C tape drives
- Two Operator Guides
- Maintenance Information
- Power cord
- Optional SCSI Cable and 2 differential terminators (61G8324) (for
host attachment)
- Data cartridge(1)
- Cleaning Cartridge
(1) Machines ordered with feature number 1400 receive a C-format
data cartridge, all others receive a B-format data cartridge.
Accessories and/or Supplies: The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tapes and cleaner cartridges used in the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library can be purchased from IBM using feature numbers with the initial order.
The part numbers for additional supplies are:
Part
Supply Item Number
Magstar MP Fast Access Linear 05H2462
Tape Cartridge, B-format
Magstar MP Cleaning Cartridge for 05H2463
Magstar MP Model C Tape Drives and
3570 Magstar MP Model B1A Tape Drives
Magstar MP Fast Access Linear 08L6187
Tape Cartridge, C-format
Magstar MP Cartridge VOLSER Label Kit, 08L6191
C-format
Note: B-format tape cartridges can be used in Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. C-format tape cartridges are not usable in Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives. Ensure you order the correct cartridges to match your installed Magstar MP tape drives.
For additional Magstar MP Magnetic Tape Cartridges or Cleaning Cartridges, contact the appropriate distributor for your location as given below:
Telephone
Location Contact Number
United States, IBM Media 888-IBM-MEDIA
Canada, Distribution (426-6334)
Puerto Rico North America
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and/or application software to which it is attached.
Additional security and auditability features of this product are:
- A security key lock to restrict physical access to the library
- Intelligent re-inventory of the library cartridges each time the customer access door is opened and any cartridges are accessed.
Feature Section
This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA).
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply.
MES Discount Applicable: No
Field Installable Feature: Yes
Warranty Period
- 3575 Magstar MP Tape Library, including Magstar MP Model C tape
drives:
- One year
- Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A Tape Drive:
- Warranted separately
- Media:
- Warranted separately
Licensed Internal Code: No
CHARGES
The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices
for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer
prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are
subject to change without notice. For additional information and
current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
New or Changed Features
Plant/
Machine Feature Purchase Field/
Description Type/Model Number Price MMC Both
Magstar MP 3570 3570-B1A 9451(2) N/C P
Model B1A Tape
Drive, Plant
Installation
Magstar MP Tape 3575-L06
Library
Dataserver
Multi-Path Feature 1400 $25,800 $320 P
with 2 Magstar
MP Model C
Tape Drives,
Multi-Path Feature 1450 2,175 F
Magstar MP Model C 1453 12,900 160 B
Tape Drive
Interposer, for 2895 100 B
for AS/400 #6501
Plant/
Machine Feature Purchase Field/
Description Type/Model Number Price MMC Both
25 Meter 5225 $ 335 B
SCSI Cable
Data Cartridge
"C"
Format,
Quantity 30 8755 1,560 P
Quantity 120 8757 5,760 P
Open System 9200 N/C B
Device Drivers
Attached to
HP-Unix System 9210 N/C B
Sun System 9211 N/C B
Windows NT System 9212 N/C B
AS/400 System 9400 N/C B
Plant Installation 9451(2) N/C P
of Magstar MP
3570 Model B1A
Tape Drive(3)
Attached to 9600 N/C P
RS/6000 System 9600 N/C P
Magstar MP Tape 3575-L12
Library
Dataserver
Multi-Path Feature 1400 25,800 $320 P
with 2 Magstar
MP Model C
Tape Drives
Multi-Path Feature, 1450 2,175 F
Magstar MP 3570 1451(3) 500 F
Model B1A
Tape Drive(4)
Auxiliary Power Kit 1452(2) 750 P
Magstar MP Model C 1453 12,900 160 B
Tape Drive
Drive Relocation 1600 500 F
(Intra-Library)
Interposer, for 2895 100 B
AS/400 #6501
25 Meter 5225 335 B
SCSI Cable
Data Cartridge
"C"
Format,
Quantity 30 8755 1,560 P
Quantity 120 8757 5,760 P
Open System 9200 N/C B
Device Drivers
Attached to
HP-Unix System 9210 N/C B
Sun System 9211 N/C B
Windows NT System 9212 N/C B
AS/400 System 9400 N/C B
Magstar MP 3570 9451(2) N/C P
Model B1A Tape
Drive(3)
Attached to 9600 N/C P
RS/6000 System
Magstar MP Tape 3575-L18
Library
Dataserver
Multi-Path Feature 1400 25,800 320 P
with 2 Magstar
MP Model C
Tape Drives
Multi-Path Feature, 1450 2,175 F
Plant/
Machine Feature Purchase Field/
Description Type/Model Number Price MMC Both
Magstar MP 3570 1451(3) 500 F
Model B1A
Tape Drive(4)
Auxiliary Power Kit 1452(2) 750 P
Magstar MP Model C 1453 12,900 160 B
Tape Drive
Drive Relocation 1600 500 F
(Intra-Library)
Interposer, for 2895 100 B
AS/400 #6501
25 Meter 5225 335 B
SCSI Cable
Data Cartridge
"C"
Format,
Quantity 30 8755 1,560 P
Quantity 120 8757 5,760 P
Open System 9200 N/C B
Device Drivers
Attached to
HP-Unix System 9210 N/C B
Sun System 9211 N/C B
Windows NT System 9212 N/C B
AS/400 System 9400 N/C B
Magstar MP 3570 9451(2) N/C P
Model B1A Tape
Drive(3)
Attached to 9600 N/C P
RS/6000 System
Magstar MP Tape 3575-L24
Library
Dataserver
Multi-Path Feature 1400 25,800 320 P
with 2 Magstar
MP Model C
Tape Drives
Multi-Path Feature, 1450 2,175 F
Magstar MP 3570 1451(3) 500 F
Model B1A
Tape Drive(4)
Auxiliary Power Kit 1452(2) 750 P
Magstar MP Model C 1453 12,900 160 B
Tape Drive
Drive Relocation 1600 500 F
(Intra-Library)
Interposer, for 2895 100 B
AS/400 #6501
25 Meter 5225 335 B
SCSI Cable
Data Cartridge
"C"
Format,
Quantity 30 8755 1,560 P
Quantity 120 8757 5,760 P
Open System 9200 N/C B
Device Drivers
Attached to
HP-Unix System 9210 N/C B
Sun System 9211 N/C B
Windows NT System 9212 N/C B
AS/400 System 9400 N/C B
Magstar MP 3570 9451(2) N/C P
Model B1A Tape
Drive(3)
Attached to 9600 N/C P
RS/6000 System
Plant/
Machine Feature Purchase Field/
Description Type/Model Number Price MMC Both
Magstar MP Tape 3575-L32
Library
Dataserver
Multi-Path Feature 1400 25,800 320 P
with 2 Magstar
MP Model C
Tape Drives
Multi-Path Feature, 1450 2,175 F
Magstar MP 3570 1451(3) 500 F
Model B1A
Tape Drive(4)
Auxiliary Power Kit 1452(2) 750 P
Magstar MP Model C 1453 12,900 160 B
Tape Drive
Drive Relocation 1600 500 F
(Intra-Library)
Interposer, for 2895 100 B
AS/400 #6501
25 Meter 5225 335 B
SCSI Cable
Data Cartridge
"C"
Format,
Quantity 30 8755 1,560 P
Quantity 120 8757 5,760 P
Open System 9200 N/C B
Device Drivers
Attached to
HP-Unix System 9210 N/C B
Sun System 9211 N/C B
Windows NT System 9212 N/C B
AS/400 System 9400 N/C B
Magstar MP 3570 9451(2) N/C P
Model B1A Tape
Drive(3)
Attached to 9600 N/C P
RS/6000 System
Magstar MP 3570 3570-B00
Tape Drive 3570-B01
3570-B02
3570-B11
3570-B12
Custom Quickship(5) 1748 P
Expedite
(2) This feature is withdrawn and is not available effective
July 3, 1998. This feature is not available on AS/400 systems.
(3) Magstar MP Model B1A Tape Drive is not included and must be
ordered separately.
(4) This feature, when ordered in conjunction with feature 1400, is
not available until June 5, 1998.
(5) This feature is withdrawn and is not available effective
June 5, 1998. The 3570 B models will continue to be available
via the Industry Standard ordering and delivery process.
Trademarks
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Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
Magstar, BookManager, AS/400, POWERparallel, SP2, OS/400, AIX,
ADSTAR, AIX/6000, and CT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
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