IBM 3584 LTO Ultrium Tape Library

The IBM TotalStorage UltraScalable Tape Library 3584 now supports the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. It more than doubles tape drive performance over the first generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drive and is designed to support up to 35MB/sec native data transfer rates (70MB/sec with 2:1 compression). In addition, with the use of the new IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200GB Data Cartridge, the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drive doubles the tape cartridge capacity up to 200GB native capacity (400GB with 2:1 compression).IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can read and write original LTO Ultrium data cartridges at first generation Ultrium 1 capacities with improved performance. The Ultrium 2 tape drives and cartridges can be resident in the same 3584 Library frame with first generation original Ultrium tape drives and cartridges. The UltraScalable Tape Library is designed with a variety of advanced features. The multi-path architecture is designed to simultaneously attach heterogeneous servers and applications to LTO logical library partitions, including mixed Ultrium drives and media.|n||n|Remote management capabilities using a Web browser provides library control and configuration. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) functionality is also included. LTO I/O expansion capability is available with a 20-cartridge option which can be added to the standard 10 cartridge feature. Hot swap drives and redundant power offer enhanced availability. New control path failover for AIX and 110 volt power options are also available.