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TS3310 Tape Library configurations

   3576 Model L5B 3576 Model L5B and four E9U models
Configuration Base library Base library and 4 expansion units
LTO storage slots (max) 41 409
LTO I/O slots (max) 6 54
Maximum tape drives 2 18
Total physical capacity (2:1 compression) 123 TB up to 1.2 PB
Capacity on demand increments n/a 46 cartridges
Maximum logical libraries 2 18

TS3310 Tape Library at a glance

Form factor/height (HxWxD) L5B: 219.7 mm (8.65 in.)×443.2 mm (17.45 in.)×801.4 mm (31.55 in.)
L5B+E9U: 620.8 mm (24.4 in.)×443.2 mm (17.45 in.)×801.4 mm (31.55 in.)
Tape drive interface options 8 Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel (LTO 5 only), 4 Gbps FC, 3 Gbps SAS and SCSI
Network interface Ethernet
Power supply (std/max) L5B: 1 standard (2 max) L5B+E9U: 2 std (4 max); L5B+E9U+E9U: 3 std (6 max); L5B+3 E9U: 4 std (8 max); L5B + 4 E9U: 5 std (10 max)
Hot-swap components Power supplies, tape drives
Systems management SMI-S enabled
Operating systems supported Selected IBM System servers and other Linux and Microsoft Windows open system servers.
Latest support information: ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic
Limited warranty One year 9 to 5 next business day
Weight L5B: 38.6 kg (85 lbs) max
L5B+E9U: 88.5 kg (195 lbs) max

Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance* at a glance

Machine Type 3222 RV1
1U appliance providing real-time tape library monitoring and alerting
Individual drive utilization and performance metrics as well as comparison across drives in a system
Statistics correlating activity by drive and cartridge
Supports LTO, IBM Enterprise TS11x0 and other enterprise-class tape drives
Tape or drive read or write error correlation, drive cleaning metrics
Policy-based alerting and reporting
Daily and weekly reporting on tape library system activity—load-balancing, drive performance and utilization, hard and soft errors correlated to drives and tapes, and alert activity
Configurable alerts on potential data recovery issues, such as communication loss, degrading device conditions, stuck tape and excessive tape loads
Accessible database of all monitored and derived statistics
ArchiveVerify (AV) optional feature
Enables users to ensure that the data written to tape media can be read for recovery or compliance audits
Offers a completely automated process to validate media readability based on administrator-applied policies
Verification procedures test the entire written length of written media with no disruption of existing operations, all while the data remains securely within the library
ReadVerify Advanced Reporting optional feature
Generates dynamic, customizable, multi-variable reports
Identifies complex relationships that may impact system behavior, saving operation and capital expenses
Provides long-range data views to help project future budget and system needs
Physical characteristics
SAN connectivity 1, 2, 4 GB FC support
AC power 100 - 240 V ac autosensing
50/60 Hz, 4.0 Amps
Dimensions 43.1 mm H (1U)×426 mm W×358 mm D (1.72 in. H×16.8 in. W×14.1 in. D)
Weight 10.4 kg (23 lbs)
Operating environment
Temperature 10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F)
Relative humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing
Heat output 564 BTUs
Warranty One year provided directly by Crossroads Systems, Inc

* Only available in the US, Canada and Europe

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