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About this publication
This guide contains information about how to plan for the IBM System Storage
TS3500 Tape Library, also known as the 3584 Tape Library. This guide is specific to
the TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS.
While reading this publication, you are introduced to the TS3500 Tape Library and
learn how it interacts in both mainframe and Open Systems environments. You
learn about the library's primary components and how the library can process both
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium Tape Cartridges and IBM TotalStorage 3592
Enterprise Tape Cartridges. Methods for determining supported servers and
operating systems, performance considerations, and the physical planning
specifications for the TS3500 Tape Library are also presented here. In addition, this
guide provides a list of available features that you can order to modify and
enhance the functionality of all models of the TS3500 Tape Library. Additional
chapters provide details about the requirements of the Fibre Channel interface,
frame model capacities, and tape encryption. After reading this publication, you
will have the necessary information to plan for the TS3500 Tape Library in your
data storage environment.
Who should read this book
This book is intended for system planners, programmers, and administrators.
Terminology used in this book
See the “Glossary” on page 231 for definitions of terms, abbreviations, and
acronyms in this publication.
Related information
Refer to the following publications and sources for additional information about
the TS3500 Tape Library and its associated products.
To view the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Information Center, go to:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ts3500tl/v1r0/index.jsp
Note that the most recent publications are available on the web. To ensure that you
have the latest publications, visit the web at:
http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/
Also note that the most up-to-date information is available at the IBM System
Storage TS3500 Tape Library Information Center. To view this information center,
go to:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ts3500tl/v1r0/index.jsp
Publications about the TS3500 Tape Library
Note:
There are two versions of the TS3500 Tape Library Introduction and
Planning Guide, as well as two versions of the TS3500 Tape Library Operator
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