IBM System Storage TS2900, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Chapter 1. Product Description
Figure 1-1. TS2900 Tape Autoloader
The IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader (Machine Type 3572) provides
compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. The
library has a compact 1U form factor with easy access to tape cartridges via a
removable magazine. The TS2900 Tape Autoloader is an external stand-alone or
rack-mountable unit that incorporates an IBM Ultrium 4 Half-High Tape Drive
(Model S4H) or an IBM Ultrium 3 Half-High Tape Drive (Model S3H). It is equipped
with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host adapter attachment that has a data transfer
rate of up to 3.0 Gbps.
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader has a 10-position removable cartridge magazine,
providing a maximum of 9 data cartridge positions, or a maximum of 8 data cartridge
positions with a configurable 1-slot I/O Station. One position is reserved as the tape
drive exchange position and can be accessed by the library only. Tape cartridges
supported in the TS2900 Tape Autoloader include the 800 GB native physical capacity
“Front Panel” on page 1-2
“Cartridge Magazine” on page 1-3
“Rear Panel” on page 1-4
“Bar Code Reader” on page 1-5
“SAS Host Interface” on page 1-5
“Encryption” on page 1-5
“Supported Internet Protocols” on page 1-6
“SNMP Messaging” on page 1-6
“Network Time Protocol (NTP)” on page 1-7
“Ultrium Tape Drives” on page 1-7
“Media” on page 1-8
“Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning” on page 1-8
“Location Coordinates and Element Addresses” on page 1-8
“Library Specifications” on page 1-9
“Product Environment” on page 1-10
“Supported Servers, Operating Systems, and Software” on page 1-11
“Supported Device Drivers” on page 1-11
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