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Offboard data string searching
The TS1120 and later tape drives can search the data content of host server
records for string matches. The function is called
offboard data string
searching because the data search workload can be performed offboard
from the host. Each drive performs a search at its own respective
maximum data rate. This greatly reduces the amount of data transfer and
host search times.
Encryption
All TS1130 and later tape drives are encryption capable, which means they
can convert data into a cipher that ensures data security. With IBM feature
code 9592 or 5592, TS1120 tape drives are encryption capable as well. To
perform encryption, the drive must be encryption-enabled by your
selection of one of three methods of encryption management. A key is
required to encrypt and decrypt the data. How a key is generated,
maintained, controlled, and transmitted depends on the operating
environment where the TS1120 and later tape drives are installed. Some
data management applications are capable of performing key management.
For an alternative solution, IBM provides a key manager that works in
conjunction with the keystore of your choice to perform all necessary key
management tasks. There is no recovery for lost encryption keys.
For more information about encryption, refer to Chapter 8, “Tape
encryption overview,” on page 215. Also refer to the IBM Encryption Key
Manager and Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager publications listed in the
Related information section of this document. To choose a method of
encryption management, see the section about setting a drive's method of
encryption in the
IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS
Operator Guide .
Firmware for each model of 3592 tape drive (TS1140, TS1130, TS1120, or J1A) only
works in that specific model.
The 3592 tape drive supports four types of the IBM 3592 Tape Cartridge. For more
information about the supported cartridges, see “Mixing media in drives” on page
37.
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