The IBM 3996 Optical Library is designed to be a large-scale, externally attached, optics storage library that uses new 30GB optical disc technology. The 3996 library is offered in three models and is available for attachment to most models of the IBM i5 and iSeries™ family of workstations and servers.

This new family of optical libraries features 5.25 inch, 30GB Ultra Density Optical (UDO) technology, and the UDO media provides up to five times the maximum capacity of media used in the previous 3995 optical library offered by IBM. The IBM 3996 Optical Library supports permanent Write Once / Read Many (WORM), and rewritable recording technologies in a single library. The IBM 3996 is available as a low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface connectivity and has an optional barcode scanner to facilitate library inventory.

The 3996 Optical Library is offered in three models; Model 032, Model 080, and the Model 174. Each model supports permanent Write Once / Read Many (WORM), and rewritable recording technologies in a single library. Model 32 has the ability to handle up to 32 disks, providing up to 960GB of physical capacity. The Model 32 has one optical disc drive, and an option for adding a second drive. Model 80 has the ability to handle up to 80 disks, providing up to 2.4TB of physical capacity. The Model 80 has two optical disc drives with an option of increasing to four drives. When additional drives are added, the Model 80 has the ability to handle up to 72 disks, providing up to 2.16TB of physical capacity. Model 174 has a physical capacity of up to 5.2TB; each of the one hundred and seventy four media slots holds a disk with up to 30GB of optical storage. The Model 174 has two optical disc drives with an option of increasing to four drives. When the additional drives are added, the 3996 Model 174 has the ability to handle up to 166 disks, providing up to 4.98TB of physical capacity.

The IBM 3996 features an optional barcode scanner in all three optical model offerings. The three main benefits of bar coding are out-of-library media management, faster media inventorying inside the library, and added security.

Data Sheet

	WORM Technology		In order to meet the needs of some industries, the availability of permanent WORM media is of utmost importance in assuring that once-written data cannot be erased or changed.
	Barcode Scanner		Optional Barcode Scanner allows for faster inventory of media in the library
	UDO Technology		Ultra Density Optical (UDO) technology provides 5.25-inch cartridges that are capable of storing 30GB of data-more than five times the capacity of previous optical media technology offered by IBM

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Form factor/height		(Height x Depth x Width) Model 32 - 30.5" (77.5 cm) x 31.2" (79.2 cm) x 11.1" (28.8 cm) Model 80 - 30.5" (77.5 cm) x 31.2" (79.2 cm) x 17.5" (44.5 cm) Model 174 - 54.6" (138.8 cm) x 31.2" (79.2 cm) x 17.5" (44.5 cm) Weight Model 32 - 108 lbs (49.0 kg) Model 80 - 143 lbs (65.0 kg) Model 174 - 273 lbs (124 kg)
Storage (max)		Model 32 - 960 GB Model 80 - 2.4 TB Model 174 - 5.2 TB
Media slots		Model 32 - 1-2 drive, 32 media slots Model 80 - 2-4 drives/80-72 media slots Model 174 - 2-4 drives/174-166 media slots
Maximum internal storage		See above
Network interface		Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface
Operating systems supported		IBM iSeries ®, i5/OS® V5.3, or later
Limited warranty		One year, On-Site Repair

The IBM 3996 Optical Library is designed to be a large-scale, externally attached, optics storage library that uses new 30GB optical disc technology. The IBM 3996 Optical Library supports permanent Write Once / Read Many (WORM), and rewritable recording technologies in a single library. The IBM 3996 is available as a low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface connectivity and has an optional barcode scanner to facilitate library inventory.

The IBM 3996 Optical Library is offered in several models:

• The 3996 Model 32 has one optical disc drive, and an option for adding a second drive.
• The 3996 Model 80 has the ability to handle up to 80 disks, providing up to 2.4TB of physical capacity. It has two optical disc drives with an option of increasing to four drives. When additional drives are added, the Model 80 has the ability to handle up to 72 disks, providing up to 2.16TB of physical capacity.
• The 3996 Model 174 has two optical disc drives with an option of increasing to four drives. When the additional drives are added, the 3996 Model 174 has the ability to handle up to 166 disks, providing up to 4.98TB of physical capacity.

 

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