TS3100 Tape Library Express Model

• Designed to support the new IBM LTO™ Ultrium™ 4 and the LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives for increased capacity and performance including 4 Gbps fibre channel, Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI and 3 Gbps SAS attachment
  
   
• Designed to support cost-effective backup, save and restore and archival storage in sequential or random access mode with a standard bar-code reader
  
   
• Designed to offer outstanding capacity, performance and reliability for midrange and network tape-storage environments in a 2U form factor with the 24 data-cartridge slots and a dedicated mail slot
  
   
• Remote library management through a standard Web interface supports flexibility and greater administrative control of storage operations
  
   
• Ultrium 4 native data capacities up to 19.2 TB (38.4 with 2:1 compression) with 24 data cartridge slots and the use of LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive with a native data rate of 120 MBps
  
   
• Ultrium 3 native physical data capacities up to 9.6 TB (up to 19.2 TB using 2:1 compression) with the 24 data-cartridge slots, and the use of LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with a native data rate of up to 80 MBps

The IBM System Storage™ TS3100 Tape Library Express Model and its storage management applications are designed to address capacity, performance, data protection, reliability, availability, affordability and application requirements. It is designed as a functionally rich, entry tape-storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium tape technology. The IBM TS3100 Express model is an excellent solution for large-capacity or high-performance tape backup with or without random access. The TS3100 is also an excellent choice for tape automation for IBM System p™, IBM RS/6000®, IBM System i™, IBM AS/400®, IBM System x™ and other open systems.

The IBM TS3100 Tape Library Express is well-suited for handling backup, save and restore and archival data-storage needs for small to medium-size environments. With its single Ultrium 4 or Ultrium 3 Tape Drive and 24 tape cartridge capacity, the IBM TS3100 model is designed to leverage LTO technology to cost effectively handle growing storage requirements. The TS3100 Tape Library is configured with two removable cartridge magazines, one on the left side and one on the right. Additionally, the left magazine includes a single mail slot to help support continuous library operation while importing/exporting media. A bar-code reader is standard in the library, supporting the library’s operation in sequential or random access mode. The TS3100 also comes standard with remote management capabilities to allow for remote administration of the tape library through a Web interface.

The new IBM Ultrium 4 drive has more than double the drive throughput of the third-generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drives and up to nearly ten times the throughput of the first-generation drive. The IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drives are designed to support up to 120 MBps native data-transfer rates. In addition, with the use of the new IBM TotalStorage® LTO Ultrium 800 GB Data Cartridge, the IBM Ultrium 4 Tape Drive doubles tape-cartridge physical capacity up to 800 GB native physical capacity (1.6 TB with a 2:1 compression), providing an IBM TS3100 Tape Library capacity of up to 38.4 TB with a 2:1 compression or 19.2 TB native. The IBM Ultrium 4 Tape Drives are designed to read and write third-generation LTO Ultrium data cartridges and read LTO Ultrium 2 data cartridges with improved data rates. The new Ultrium 4 technology helps support the encryption of data when using either IBMLOT 4 four Gbps FC or 3 Gbps SAS tape drives. As storage needs grow, you can build on this storage investment by moving to higher capacity and performance automated libraries employing the new IBM Ultrium 4 Tape Drive technology.

The IBM TS3100 Tape Library Express features LVD SCSI, native switched, 4 Gbps fibre-channel and 3 Gbps SAS interfaces for Ultrium 4 drives (LVD SCSI and 4 Gbps FC for Ultrium 3 drives) and can attach to a wide variety of open system servers. The sequential or random access library comes in a stand-alone base configuration with the option of an industry-standard 19-inch rack mount kit. The IBM TS3100 also has an LCD display and indicators for power, drive and activity, error status and message information.

IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library Express Model
 

Common features		Hardware summary
Designed to support the new IBM LTO Ultrium 4 and the LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive, for increased capacity and performance including 4 Gbps fibre channel, Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI and 3 Gbps SAS attachment Designed to offer outstanding capacity, performance and reliability for midrange and network tape-storage environments in a 2U form factor with the 24 data-cartridge slots and a dedicated mail slot Designed to support cost-effective backup, save and restore, and archival storage in sequential or random access mode with a standard bar-code reader Remote library management through a standard Web interface designed to offer flexibility and greater administrative control of storage operations		LVD SCSI drive, native switched-fabric 4 Gbps fibre channel drive or 3 Gbps SAS drive (LTO4 only) Ultrium 4 native data capacities up to 19.2 TB (up to 38.4 with 2:1 compression) Ultrium 3 native data physical capacities up to 9.6 TB (up to 19.2 TB using 2:1 compression) with 24 data-cartridge slots Use of LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive with a native data rate of 120 ( LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with a native data rate of up to 80 MBps) Stand-alone or rack-mount option

	Feature		Benefits
	IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive Designed to offer high capacity and performance   Supports 4-Gbps Fibre Channel and LVD SCSI attachment
	Sequential or random access mode with a standard bar-code reader Designed to offer cost-effective functionality   Effective backup, save and restore, and archival storage capabilities
	2U form factor with 22 data-cartridge slots Designed to offer outstanding capacity, performance and reliability for midrange and network tape-storage environments
	Remote library management through a Web interface Designed to offer flexibility and greater administrative control of storage operations
	Ultrium 3 native data physical capacities up to 8.8 TB (up to 17.6 TB using 2:1 compression) Designed to offer flexibility and greater administrative control of storage operations
	Native data rate of 80 MBps Supports high performance to address the demands of your business

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	Drive options Ultrium 4: LVD SCSI—FC (8143); 4 Gbps Fibre Channel—FC(8144); 3 Gbps SAS—FC(8145) Ultrium 3: LVD SCSI—FC (8043); 4 Gbps Fibre Channel—FC (8044)
	Available Models: 3573 L2U 3573L3S (Express model, PN) includes IBM LTO Ultrium 3 LVD Ultra160 attach, SCSI tape drive, rack mount kit 3573F3S (Express model, PN) includes IBM LTO Ultrium 3 four Gbps Fibre Channel tape drive, rack mount kit 3573L4S (High Volume, PN) includes IBM LTO Ultrium 4 LVD Ultra160 attach SCSI tape drive 3573F4S (High Volume, PN) includes IBM LTO Ultrium 4 four Gbps Fibre Channel tape drive 3573S4S (High Volume, PN) includes IBM LTO Ultrium 4 three Gbps SAS tape drive
	Optional feature codes Rack mount 7002 Right-side magazine set 8106
	Tape drive type IBM LTO Ultrium 4 or IBM LTO Ultrium 3
	Number of drives 1
	Number of tape cartridges 24
	Number of mail slots 1
	Physical capacity Up to 1.6 TB per cartridge compressed; 800 GB native with LTO4 Up to 800 GB per cartridge compressed; 400 GB native with LTO3 Up to 38.4 TB per tape library compressed; 19.6 TB native Up to 19.2 TB per tape library compressed; 9.6 TB native
	Data transfer rate Up to 120 MBps native with LTO Ultrium 4 Up to 80 MBps native with LTO Ultrium 3
	Dimensions (W x H x D) Stand alone 17.6 in (447.5 mm) x 3.84 in (97.6 mm) x 31.9 in (810 mm) Rack mount 17.6 in (447.5 mm) x 3.44 in (87.6 mm) x 29.13 in (740 mm) Weight 33 lb (15 kg)
	Operating Environment Temperature 54 to 95 degrees F, 12 to 35 degrees C Relative humidity 20% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing) Electrical power 1.3 amps at 100 V ac, 0.7 amps at 240 V ac
	Attachment and systems support The TS3100 features LVD Ultra160, 4 Gbps Fibre Channel and 3 Gbps SAS (LTO4 only) interfaces, attaching to IBM System p, IBM System i, IBM System x, RS/6000 SP™, AS/400 and IBM Netfinity® systems, and non-IBM servers, workstations and personal computers
	Operating Systems support Native device-driver support is available for IBM AIX®, IBM OS/400®, IBM i5/OS®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Red Hat and United Linux®.

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