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IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement
IBM TS4500 tape library models deliver higher
storage density, integrated storage management, and
improved ease of use

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At a glance
The IBM® TS4500 tape library combines IBM tape and automation reliability at open
systems prices. New models expand capacity and function, and are designed to
deliver the following enhancements:
• Storage for up to 2.2 PB of data in a single frame library, up to 3.4 times
improvement over the previous generation of IBM tape libraries
• Improved storage density with expansion frame capacity increase of up to 2.4
times and support for 33 percent more tape drives
• Dynamic storage management through the Advanced Library Management
System (ALMS) which is now standard in the TS4500
• Improved business continuity and disaster recovery with automatic control path
and data path failover
• Data security and regulatory compliance through support for tape drive
Encryption and WORM media
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware
Announcement ZG14-0114
ZG14-0114, dated May 19, 2014
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  • Page 1 Announcement countries Product number At a glance The IBM® TS4500 tape library combines IBM tape and automation reliability at open systems prices. New models expand capacity and function, and are designed to deliver the following enhancements: • Storage for up to 2.2 PB of data in a single frame library, up to 3.4 times improvement over the previous generation of IBM tape libraries •...
  • Page 2 Now organizations can achieve both low cost per terabyte (TB) and a high TB density per square foot. The TS4500 can support up to 2.2 PB of native storage capacity in a single 10 square foot library frame, up to 3.4 times more capacity than the IBM TS3500.
  • Page 3 Certain hardware and software prerequisites must be met before using encryption with the TS4500 tape library. With the TS4500 tape library, encryption is managed at the logical library level. All encryption-enabled drives that are assigned to a logical library use the same method of encryption.
  • Page 4 IBM TS4500 tape library consists of a high-density base frame with up to three high-density expansion frames. The TS4500 tape library is built from a single frame model, called the base frame. The scalability of the library allows an increase in capacity by adding up to three additional frames, called expansion frames.
  • Page 5 The TS4500 tape library is designed for high data transfer performance. Cartridge move time within the TS4500 tape library can be as fast as 3.0 seconds or less in a single-frame library. The dual-gripper accessor is designed to retrieve...
  • Page 6 Each Model D55 supports up to 970 LTO cartridge slots (up to 774 in frame 1) and up to 16 IBM LTO Ultrium 6 or 5 Tape Drives (up to 12 in frame 1). Each frame can have up to 16 logical libraries or 16 control paths (one per tape drive).
  • Page 7 I/O slots and storage slots Control path failover, data path failover, and load balancing The path failover feature of the TS4500 tape library ensures the use of a redundant path in the event that communication over the primary path fails.
  • Page 8 Fibre Channel connectivity Tape drives in TS4500 tape library Models D25, D55, L25, and L55 are designed to connect to host systems using Fibre Channel interfaces. An LTO Ultrium Tape Drive with a Fibre Channel interface or 3592 Tape Drive can be selected for attachment to host systems and servers utilizing Fibre Channel adapters.
  • Page 9 A top rack is installed by an IBM service representative on one or more frames in a TS4500 tape library. Top rack end covers, feature number 1750, are required for both ends of one or more adjacent top racks. A power distribution unit, feature number 1751, can optionally be ordered for any top rack.
  • Page 10 These cartridges work with the IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive to help prevent the alteration or deletion of user data. IBM LTO 6 WORM Tape Cartridges can be ordered as unique 3589 models with the following features: –...
  • Page 11 • Surface Control Guiding Mechanism: The patented Surface Control Guiding Mechanism from IBM is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in the Ultrium 6, 5, and 4 Tape Drives. This method uses the surface of the tape, rather than the edges, to control tape motion.
  • Page 12 The LTO Generation 6 media specification tape cartridge physical compressed capacity of the LTO 6 Data Cartridge has more than doubled the capacity of the IBM Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge with a capacity of up to 6.25 TB with 2.5 to 1 compression.
  • Page 13 These cartridges work with the IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive to help prevent the alteration or deletion of user data. IBM LTO 5 WORM Tape Cartridges can be ordered as unique 3589 models with the following features: –...
  • Page 14 The IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide can be found at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=577&uid=ssg1S7002972 IBM LTO Ultrium features enhanced in the IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive include: • Independent tape loader and threader motors and positive pin retention: These are designed to help improve the reliability of loading and unloading a cartridge, and to retain the pin even if tension is dropped.
  • Page 15 The LTO Generation 5 media specification tape cartridge physical compressed capacity of the LTO 5 Data Cartridge has more than doubled the capacity of the IBM Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge with a capacity of up to 3.0 TB with 2 to 1 compression.
  • Page 16 TS1140 tape drives are encryption capable. The IBM TS1140 (Model 3592 EH7) HD2-compatible 3592 tape drive is supported by the HD2 frames of the TS4500 tape library. Note: Drive model 3592 E07 is not supported by the HD2 frames of the TS4500 tape library. IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware...

  • Page 17: Product Positioning

    ALMS for storage slot pooling and flexible drive assignment. The TS4500 tape library Base Frame Model L55 offers up to 882 (up to 730 in frame 1) slots for LTO Ultrium tape cartridge media and up to 16 (up to 12 in frame 1)
  • Page 18 1 to 16 drives or a library native capacity of up to 11.7 The TS4500 tape library Base Frame Model L25 offers up to 660 (up to 550 in frame 1) slots for 3592 tape cartridge media and up to 16 (up to 12 in frame 1) IBM TS1140 Tape Drives, with a library native capacity of up to 14.2 PB.
  • Page 19 Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord Japan 9979 Both Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord China 9980 Both Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord Korea 9981 Both IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG14-0114...
  • Page 20 Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord Korea 9981 Both Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord Taiwan 9982 Both Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord So.Africa 9983 Both IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG14-0114...
  • Page 21 Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord Taiwan 9982 Both Dual 4.3M Pwr Cord So.Africa 9983 Both Dual 4.3M Power Cord NEMA 9984 Both IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG14-0114...
  • Page 22 To order, contact your IBM representative. Title Order number IBM TS4500 Lx5 Base Frame Installation Roadmap SC27-5987 IBM TS4500 Product Information CD IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG14-0114...
  • Page 23 User's Guide TS4500 Knowledge Center http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/STQRQ9/ts4500_kcwelcome.html IBM Knowledge Center provides you with a single information center where you can access product documentation for IBM systems hardware, operating systems, and server software. Through a consistent framework, you can efficiently find information and personalize your access.

  • Page 24: Technical Information

    This section provides the height of TS4500 tape library frames to help plan for shipment and installation. Each frame of the TS4500 tape library has a set of casters and four leveling jackscrews. The casters and leveling jackscrews that attach to the TS4500 tape library affect its height.
  • Page 25 • Weight of top rack (empty) 24.5 kg (54 lb) Physical characteristics of the TS4500 tape library, Model S25 • Height of S25 frame (on casters) 1800 mm (70.9 in) • Height of S25 frame with top rack 2320 mm (91.34 in) •...
  • Page 26 – Electrical power: 5.1 amps at 200-240 V ac, 1.1 kVA (max per frame) The TS4500 tape library is classified as a Category 1 product as defined in C-S 1-1710-006. The following table shows the maximum noise level (operating/idle) in bels (at recommended ambient temperature): •...
  • Page 27 CoD features for licensing additional library capacity or by attaching an optional expansion frame Models D25, D55, S25, or S55. The TS4500 tape library can be attached to select IBM System i, IBM System p, or IBM System z products, and xSeries, Oracle, UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers that support Fibre Channel interfaces.
  • Page 28 TS4500 tape library Models D25 and L25 The TS4500 tape library Models D25 or L25 can contain a maximum of 16 of the TS1140 Tape Drive Model EH7 per frame for a total of up to 60 TS1140 Tape Drives per library string.
  • Page 29 USB modem and optical drive for use with the Integrated Management Console (IMC). Cables: Cables are required to attach tape drives in the TS4500 tape library to each server connection, up to the number of tape drive attachments installed. If...
  • Page 30 TS4500 (machine type 3584). Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or ISVs. A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/library.html#compatibility...
  • Page 31 Limitations • The TS4500 tape library supports a mixture of LTO drive types in a logical library, but it does not support a mixture of LTO and 3592 tape drives in a logical library.
  • Page 32 IBM to install Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service. Cable orders Cables are required to attach tape drives in the TS4500 tape library to each server connection, up to the number of tape drive attachments installed. If no host attachment cables are required to be shipped with 3584 frame from the plant, then the No Host Cables From Plant feature (#9700) should be specified on the frame.

  • Page 33: Terms And Conditions

    IBM to call into a customer's system. System inventory information is stored in a secure database, which is protected behind IBM firewalls. It is viewable only by the customer and IBM. The customer's business applications or business data is never transmitted to IBM.
  • Page 34 IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose. Service level is: • 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, same day, 6-hour average response, IBM On- site Repair Non-IBM parts service...
  • Page 35 If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts.
  • Page 36 This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code. Other installed licensed code IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License...
  • Page 37 Machine Code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated Machine Code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
  • Page 38 IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only.

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