IBM i Series, Handbook

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Externally Attached Automated Libraries
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This allows up to 32 systems to attach to the 3494 using the 3590 High Performance tape
drives. A Remote Console Feature (#5226) is required when attaching the 3494 using a LAN
that provides the capability of controlling and monitoring the status of up to eight 3494 Tape
Library Dataservers from a remote location. The console can be password protected.
The #6501, #6534, #2729, and #2749 PCI Ultra Magnetic Media Controllers support 3490
Models C1A or C2A with a SCSI attachment (3490 feature #5040) installed in:
• Tape Library Control Unit 3494 Model L10 or Model L12
• Tape Library Drive Unit 3494 Model D10 or Model D12
Each of these controllers allow the data transmission and tape commands to pass to the tape
subsystems.
The #6534, #2729, and #2749 PCI Ultra Magnetic Media Controllers also support attachment
of the 3494 Tape Library Dataserver.
See “I/O Adapters and Controllers” on page 291 for descriptions of these controllers.
The Backup Recovery and Media Services for AS/400 program (5769-BR1 or 5716-BR1)
product supports the 3494. It provides a common directory for multiple iSeries or AS/400e
servers. It also provides management for archive, backup, and recovery facilities, based on
customer policies; scheduled unattended system backup capability; and archival facilities to
control the movement of seldom-used data from disk to tape.
The cartridges on the 3494 must have human- and machine-readable external labels. These
are read by the accessor, which travels on a linear rail (extended when additional units are
added). The accessor uses a barcode reader. Its movement is horizontal, vertical, and 180
degree pivot.
Other optional features of the 3494 Tape Library Dataserver include a second Library
Manager Disk Drive (#5214), which allows mirroring of the Library Manager (basically a PC)
database. It also provides the capability to recover the Library Manager database in the event
No. of #5228 Features
Available RS232
Ports (for Direct
Host Attach)
Available Tape
Control Unit
Connections Additional Features Required
0 4 4 None
0 8 8 #5229
1 0 8 #5219 or #5220
1 4 12 #5229
2 0 32 #5229 and #5219 or #5220