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IBM UltraScalable Tape Library
By fully leveraging advanced Linear Tape-Open (LTO), technology,
the IBM UltraScalable Tape Library provides an ideal solution for
cost-effectively handling a wide range of backup, archive, and disaster
recovery data storage needs. The breakthrough reliability, capacity
and performance of LTO offers an excellent alternative to DLT, 8mm,
4mm, or 1/4-inch tape drives for streaming data applications such
as backup.
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Exclusive
multipath architecture increases configuration flexibility
with logical library partitioning |
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native Fibre Channel LTO Ultrium drives |
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Remote
library management capability using a Web browser. |
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Scalable
to six library frames each with up to 12 tape drives |
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Capacities
ranging from 56.2 TB in one frame to 496 TB in six frames
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Data densities
ranging from 1.8 TB to more than 3.4 TB per square foot |
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Aggregate
sustained data transfer rate of up to 7.8TB per hour
with 72 LTO drives |
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Tape automation
reduces errors and costs associated with manual operations |
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Cross-platform
connectivity for networked storage environments |
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High data
availability is achieved with hot swap drives, redundant
drive power supplies and "Call Home" feature
for improved service and support |
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Mixed
media support enables ease of migration from DLT to
LTO technology |
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The open
tape architecture, developed by a consortium of 3 world-class
storageproducers, available from multiple storage vendors,
provides seamless data interchange and true multivendor
compatibility |
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IBM Ultrium
drives share best-of-breed technologies designed for
high data integrity and reliability. |
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Offers
breakthroughs in capacity, performance, and reliability
for midrange and network tape storage environments |
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Offers
exclusive native Fibre Channel LTO Ultrium Drives
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Provides
an UltraScalable solution to help protect your technology
investment |
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Exclusive
multipath architecture increases configuration flexibility
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Adheres
to widely supported Linear Tape-Open(tm) (LTO) Ultrium(tm)
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| IBM Ultrium Scalable
Tape Library - A flexible solution |
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environment, the number of clients and servers continues to
grow almost exponentially. From midrange systems to large-scale
server-based operations, the UltraScalable Tape Library is designed
to handle backup, archive, and disaster recovery data storage
needs with ease. |
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| Advanced features |
The UltraScalable Tape Library
has a variety of advanced technical features. The multi-path
architecture is designed to enable you to simultaneously attach
heterogeneous servers and applications to LTO and DLTtape(tm)
logical library partitions.
Remote management capabilities using a Web browser provides
library control and configuration. Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) functionality is also included. LTO I/O expansion
capability is available with a 20-cartridge option, which can
be added to the standard10 cartridge feature. Hot swap drives
and redundant power offer enhanced availability. The standard
dual media picker has a barcode scanner for optical cartridge
recognition. To help provide data integrity, the library performs
a fast auto-inventory any time it is opened. A touch-screen
LCD panel enables convenient local review of library status
and provides control over local functions. |
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| Software support |
| You can maximize the power of
the UltraScalable Tape Library by managing it with industry-leading
tape management solutions such as Tivoli(r) Storage Manager
or other storage software. These solutions offer highly automated,
centrally scheduled, policy-managed backup and archive facilities
to protect data in distributed enterprises. |
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| Why IBM LTO? |
LTO is an open tape architecture
developed by a consortium of three world-class storage producers.
Open means availability from multiple vendors. IBM means a new
technology from a time-proven and innovative tape technology
leader.
IBM LTO Ultrium drives share best-of-breed technology. Advanced
multi-track recording capabilities, state-of-the-art magneto-resistive
(MR) heads, and a sophisticated track following servo system
work together to produce extremely high recording densities.
Error correction code (ECC) function helps provide data integrity.
IBM and IBM authorized providers also provide service and technical
support when you invest in an IBM LTO Ultrium solution-including
a complete array of servers, software, printers, and storage
devices. |
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| IBM 3584 UltraScalable
Tape Library at a glance |
Model number
expansion frame |
L32-LTO base frame; D32-LTO expansion
frame;D42-DLT tape |
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IBM LTO Ultrium or DLT 8000 |
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| Number of frames |
One base frame and up to five expansion
frames |
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| Number of drives |
Up to 72: L32-1 to 12 LTO; D32-0 to
12 LTO; D42-0 to 12 DLT 8000 |
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| Number of tape cartridges |
Up to 2481: L32-87 to 281; D32-396 to
440; D42-322 to 360 |
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| Number of logical libraries |
Up to 72: L32-up to 12; D32-up to 12;
D42-up to 6 |
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| Capacity1,2 |
496.2 TB compressed maximum,
six-frame configuration L32 (1-4 drives)-Up to 56.2 TB/frame
compressed; 28.1 TB native D32 (0 drives)-Up to 88.0 TB/frame
compressed; 44.0 TB native D42 (1-4 drives)-Up to 27.6
TB/frame compressed; 13.8 TB native |
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| Sustained data transfer rate2 |
LTO: Up to 30 MB/sec compressed; 15
MB/sec native DLT 8000: Up to 12 MB/sec compressed; 6
MB/sec native |
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| Aggregate sustained data rate2 |
Up to 7.8 TB/hour with 72 LTO Ultrium
tape drives (compressed)(2) |
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| Media type |
IBM Ultrium or DLTtape IV |
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| Dimensions (L32 or D32) |
70.9" H x 28.5" W x 59.8"
D (1800 mm x 725 mm x 1520 mm) |
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| Max. Weight |
L32-1236.0 lb (539.4 kg); D32-1161.9
lb (527.0 kg); D42-1227 lbs (557 kg) |
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| Warranty |
One year; IBM On-site Repair (IOR) |
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| Operating environment |
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16º to 32º C (60.8º to 89.6º F) |
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| Relative humidity |
20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
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| Wet bulb maximum |
23.0ºC (73.4°F) |
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| Electrical power |
6 amps at 200-240 VAC; 1.2 kVA, 1.0
kilowatt nominal |
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| Noise level |
6.8 bels; 48 dBA operating |
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