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For a list of compatible software, operating systems, and servers for Ultrium
tape drives, visit the web at http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/
ts3500/index.html. Under
Learn more , select Independent Software Vendor
(ISV) matrix for LTO .
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For a list of compatible software, operating systems, and servers for 3592 tape
drives, visit the Web at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/drives
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Under the appropriate section for the specific drive, select
Product details
.
Then, under
Learn more
, select
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) matrix
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Connecting the library to IBM i, System i, and iSeries
This topic provides information that is necessary for connecting the TS3500 Tape
Library to a Power System running IBM i or to aSystem i or iSeries server
(mainframe host).
The IBM i or OS/400 operating system supports a maximum of:
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96 tape drives per logical library
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32 tape drives per library device description
v 16 devices per IOP-based tape adapter (a device is a media changer or tape
drive)
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Up to 128 devices per IOP-less (Smart IOA) tape adapter
Note: Although the IOA allows for a greater number, the 32 tape drives per
library device description still applies.
The System i or iSeries does not require or allow you to set the Fibre Channel
adapter settings. The adapter automatically detects the connection type and device
addressing. IBM i or OS/400 support is as follows:
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For V5R1, the adapter supports:
– A single target with multiple LUNs
– 1 Gbps connection
– For a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop topology, connection through an L_ port
to a device, hub or switch
– Does not support fabric
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For V5R2 and later, the IOP-based adapters support:
– Up to 16 devices, including multiple targets and multiple LUNs (each LUN
on each target counts as a device)
– 1, 2, or 4 Gbps connection (but will negotiate for the maximum speed
supported by the connection.)
– For a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop topology, connection through an L_ port
to a device, hub or switch
– For a point-to-point topology, connection through an N_port to an F_port
v For V6R1 and later running Power 6 hardware, the IOP-less (Smart IOA)
adapters support:
– Up to 128 devices, including multiple targets and multiple LUNs (each LUN
on each target counts as a device)
– 4 or 8 Gbps connection
– For a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop topology, connection through an L_ port
to a device or switch
– For a point-to-point topology, connection through an N_port to an F_port
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