The IBM 7334 8mm tape library provides an
integrated, cost-effective solution to RS/6000 users of 8mm tape who want
unattended backup in an automated tape library. The 7334 supports up to four M2™
(Mammoth-2) 8mm tape drives with 10 fixed and 20 removable slots for 30 8mm
cartridges. The 7334 incorporates hardware featuring the IBM developed Adaptive
Lossless Data Compression (ALDC). Using this compression technology, the IBM
7334 tape library can deliver up to an astounding 4.5 TB at 432 GB/hour
(assuming 2.5:1 compression).
Infrastructure Benefits
Application
Benefits
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Attachability:
LVD/SE, LVD/SE, supported by IBM on RS/6000 AIX Version 4.3.3 and later, and
by wide range of ISV support
Up to four 8mm M2 tape drives
provide redundancy in the event of drive failure and allow overlapping or
concurrent operations
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Scalability:
From one to four drives.
60 GB per cartridge (150 GB with
2.5:1 compression)
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Significantly higher data
reliability compared to metal-particle media
Data transfer rates up to 12
MB/sec (30 MB/sec with 2.5:1 compression)
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Capable of reading IBM 7208
Model 341/2, IBM 7331 Model 305 and IBM 3449
Library capacity of 1.8 TB (4.5
TB with 2.5:1 compression)
Highlights:
Provides up to 150 GB of data storage capacity
per cartridge with 2.5:1 compression (60 GB native) and a library capacity of
up to 4.5 TB with 2.5:1 compression (1.8 TB native)
Increases performance with sustained data
transfer rates up to 30 MB/sec with 2.5:1 compression (12 MB/sec native) and
total library throughput of up to 432 GB/hour (173 GB/hour native)
Is backward read-compatible with earlier IBM
7331 and 7208 media formats
Includes self-cleaning functions with
SmartClean technology
designed to improve data integrity
Outstanding price/performance for RS/6000
systems
The IBM 7334 Model 410 Tape Library provides an integrated, cost-effective
solution for 8 mm tape users who need an automated way to back up their IBM
RS/6000* systems. The IBM 7334 Model 410 is based on enhanced MammothTape
technology combined with state-of-the art tape library engineering and design.
The 7334 Model 410 supports up to four Mammoth-2
(M2) 8 mm tape drives and three removable magazines with slots for thirty 8 mm
cartridges-yielding a native capacity of up to 1.8 TB with library throughput of
173 GB/hour. With 2.5:1 compression, the 7334 Model 410 provides up to 4.5 TB of
capacity and library throughput rates up to 432 GB/hour. Occupying just five
rack units (5Us), this compact, high-performance library is designed to optimize
data center space by providing up to 900 GB of native capacity per cubic foot
(360 GB per unit of rack height).
The 7334 Model 410 is a robust backup solution
capable of employing up to four 8 mm M2 tape drives to enable overlapping or
concurrent operations. It connects to RS/6000 systems through a variety of SCSI
attachments and features Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC), a
state-of-the-art data compression technique developed by IBM.
Excellent investment protection
The 7334 Model 410 can read tapes written by many earlier 8 mm products-such as
the IBM 7208 Model 341 and the IBM 7331 Model 305-protecting your 8 mm tape
technology investment and helping to ensure data availability. The 7334 Model
410 also provides an excellent migration and interchange path from many other 8
mm tape drives.
High-quality media
The 7334 Model 410 uses IBM-certified 8 mm Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) data
cartridges with SmartClean technology. AME coating is designed to improve
overall readability and reliability compared to metal-particle media. To help
reduce user intervention and increase data integrity, each cartridge contains a
2-meter section of cleaning tape on either a 225, 150, or 75 meter cartridge
containing 60, 40, or 20 GB of capacity respectively.
All cartridges are precision-manufactured to
exact specifications to help ensure consistently high quality and reliability.
Each cartridge features an IBM lifetime limited warranty.
You can order media for the 7334 Model 410 from
IBM Media Supplies Distribution or from authorized dealers. To order IBM media
and supplies in the United States, call toll free 1-888-IBM-MEDIA
(1-888-426-6344).
IBM
7334 Model 410 8 mm Tape Library at a glance
Characteristics
Capacity(native)
Up to 1.8 TB
Capacity (compressed1)
Up to 4.5 TB
Data transfer rate (native)
Up to 173 GB/hour
Data transfer rate
Up to 432 GB/hour (compressed(1))
Cartridge access time
<10 seconds
Interface
SCSI Ultra2 LVD (68-pin)
Recording method
Advanced 8 mm helical scan
Supported systems
RS/6000 models using the LVD (68-pin)
interface adapter
Supported operating
AIX* Version 4.3.3
systems and later
IBM AME media with
SmartClean technology
Tape length
225, 150, 75 m
Cartridge capacity(native)
60, 40, 20 GB
Cartridge capacity(compressed(1))
150, 100, 50 GB
Warranty
1-year, on-site service options
Dimensions
Height
21.97 cm (8.65 in)
Width
43.82 cm (17.25 in)
Depth
61.21 cm (24.10 in)
Rack height
5 units
Weight
34.5 kg (76 lb) with 4 tape drives, 2
magazines, and
no cartridges
Operating environment
Temperature
60° to 90° F(16° to 32° C)
Relative humidity,noncondensing
20% to 80%
Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz; auto-switching
power supply
User-ready configuration
The basic Model 410 library includes one M2
drive, robotics, and
an enclosure as well as:
