IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library

A highly scalable, automated tape solution to address information availability, security, retention and compliance

*IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library*
Feature	Benefits
TS7700 Virtualisation Engine	Allows quick access to active data on 'virtual volumes' on disk and reduces overall solution cost by storing inactive data on 'volumes' of tape Optimises data read and write to tape Supports tape automation in a System z environment
3593 Tape System	Supports tape automation in a System z environment Supports the TS7700 Virtualisation Engine
Tape controller for System z	Supports tape automation in a System z environment
Shuttle connector	Connects up to 15 TS3500 tape libraries as a single library complex for managing vast amounts of data centrally Allows flexible library string lengths for customer floor layout flexibility
Dual-accessor option	Helps increase the mount performance and overall system availability Two accessors can operate simultaneously in multiple frame configurations
Flexible upgrade path	Start with an entry base frame and expand at the time of need Capacity-on-demand (CoD) configurations available
Remote, web browser-based management	Access key management functions from any network-connected computer
Redundant power supplies and AC feeds	Designed to increase system reliability
Control-path and data-path automatic failover	Helps to enhance the autonomic capabilities of the library
Mixed LTO Ultrium and 3592 media	Helps protect current media investments Supports a heterogeneous environment

*IBM Tape System Library Manager*
Feature	Benefits
Path management	Decouples tape resources and applications
3494 emulation	Allows 3494 users to change the hardware without changing all applications
Management beyond physical library boundaries	Accesses a cluster of multiple physical libraries as one large logical library
Security features	Permits or prevents application access to tape Helps enable common scratch pools and private pools for every application Ensures secure usage and visibility

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