Hardware Announcement April 27, 2004

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1 Hardware Announcement April 27, 2004 IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 incorporate the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive doubling capacity and performance Overview The new IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 offer high capacity, performance, and technology designed for the midrange open systems environment. These models incorporate a single Linear Tape-Open (LTO) IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, which more than doubles tape drive performance over the previous generation LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Drives (Ultrium 1), up to 35 MB/sec native data transfer rate (70 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). In addition, with the use of the new IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge, the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive has the capability of writing twice as much data, up to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression). IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can read and write original LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges at original Ultrium 1 capacities and with an improved performance of up to 20 MB/sec native data transfer rate (40 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). The Model L28 comes with a LVD Ultra160 SCSI attachment, while the Model F28 comes with a Native Switched Fabric 2 Gbps Fibre Channel attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open systems servers. The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is an external 2U stand-alone or rack-mountable unit that incorporates a single IBM LTO Ultrium 2 tape drive. The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 1.6 TB (3.2 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit. Other Ultrium 2 Tape Drive functions include: Digital speed matching to adjust the drive data rate with the host, which reduces backhitching and improves throughput performance Power management to reduce power consumption Channel calibration to customize each read/write data channel for optimum performance Separate writing of multiple filemarks to improve performance when writing multiple files Larger internal buffer the internal buffer size is 64 MB, double the buffer size of the Ultrium 1 drives Faster drive speeds faster data access time, reduced rewind time, reduced cartridge load time, and faster cartridge fill time compared to the Ultrium 1 drives Key prerequisites Appropriate levels of host software are required to attach the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 with IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives to selected IBM iseries, AS/400, IBM pseries, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP, IBM xseries, Netfinity, HP, Sun, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other UNIX and PC servers. Refer to the Technical information section for details. Planned availability date May 7, 2004 At a glance The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 combines IBM tape and automation reliability at open systems prices. The new Models L28 and F28 support entry level unattended backup, open systems attachment flexibility, enhanced capacity and performance, and include: LVD (Model L28) and HVD (Model L28 with HVD Converter Kit option), Native Switched Fabric 2 Gbps Fibre Channel (Model F28) LTO Ultrium 2 native data capacities up to 1.6 TB (up to 3.2 TB using 2:1 compression) with eight cartridge slots Use of LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a drive data rate of 70 MB/second (2:1 data compression) Optional bar code reader and/or remote management unit Sequential or random access Stand-alone or rack-mount kit For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is an external stand-alone or rack-mountable unit and contains a Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium tape drive designed for the heavy demands of backup tape storage. The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 1.6 TB (3.2 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit. It is supported for Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) for Fibre channel attachment to iseries, AS/400, pseries, RS/6000, xseries, Netfinity, HP, Sun, Linux, UNIX, and PC servers. The new Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 incorporate the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is the second generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drive in the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium family of products. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive offers the following significant improvements over the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive: Tape drive performance is more than doubled, up to 35 MB/sec native data transfer rate (70 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can read and write original LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges at original Ultrium 1 capacities and with improved performance up to 20 MB/sec native data transfer rate (40 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). Note: Although the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 provides the capability for high tape performance, the actual throughput is a function of many components, such as system processor, disk data rate, data block size, data compressibility, I/O attachments, and the system or application software used. For example, the HVD Ultra SCSI converter interface has a maximum data transfer rate of 40 MB/sec, so Ultrium Tape Drives on that SCSI interface will have a lower data transfer rate. The compression technology used in the tape drive can typically double the amount of data that can be stored on the media; however, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed. The tape cartridge capacity is doubled over the original Ultrium Data Cartridge up to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression), with the use of the new IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge. Both cartridges have been designed to provide several enhancements over previous tape technologies. They are designed to work with tape drives that have increased tape speeds and high-density data recording. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed for durability and capacity. Digital speed matching The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive will perform dynamic speed matching to adjust the drive s native data rate as closely as possible to the net host data rate (after data compressibility has been factored out). This offers the dual benefit of reducing the number of backhitch repositions and improving throughput performance. Power management The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive power management function controls the drive s electronics to be either completely turned off or to be in a low-power mode. These power modes occur only when the circuit functions are not needed for drive operation. Channel calibration The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive channel calibration feature allows for customization of each read/write data channel for optimum performance. The customization enables compensation for variations in the recording channel transfer function, media characteristics, and read/write head characteristics. Separate writing of multiple filemarks Separate writing of multiple filemarks causes any write command of two or more filemarks to cause a separate data set to be written containing all filemarks after the first. This feature has two advantages. First it can improve performance if a subsequent append overwrites somewhere after the first filemark. Second, write of multiple filemarks typically indicates a point where an append operation might occur after the first of these filemarks. This change prevents having to rewrite datasets containing customer data and the first filemark in cases if such an append occurs. Ultrium 1 cartridge compatibility The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can read and write on Ultrium 1 cartridges with improved transfer rates. LVD Ultra160 SCSI and HVD Ultra SCSI attachment The Model L28 comes with an LVD Ultra160 SCSI attachment, while the HVD Converter Kit option provides an HVD Ultra SCSI attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. The Model F28 comes with native switched fabric 2 Gbps Fibre Channel attachment. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other open systems. Larger internal data buffer There is a 64 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive as compared to a 32 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive. Faster cartridge fill times (for both Ultrium 1 and Ultrium 2 data cartridges) The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 200 GB data cartridge 12% faster, with a sustained data rate 128% better when compared to the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive filling an Ultrium 100 GB data cartridge. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 100 GB data cartridge 25% faster, with a sustained data rate 33% better, when compared to the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 200 GB data cartridge in 1 hour 44 minutes with a sustained data rate of GB per hour. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium GB data cartridge in 1 hour 29 minutes with a sustained data rate of 71.9 GB per hour. The Ultrium 1 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium GB data cartridge in 2 hours with a sustained data rate of 53.8 GB per hr. Faster data access, rewind, and load times The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive has the following improvements: Ultrium 2 Ultrium 1 Cartridge Load Time 15 seconds 18 seconds Maximum Rewind Time 80 seconds 110 seconds Average File Access Time 49 seconds 73 seconds IBM LTO Ultrium 1 features enhanced in IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive include:

3 Servo and track layout technology There are 512 data tracks in Ultrium 2 verses 384 data tracks in Ultrium 1. Surface Control Guiding Mechanism IBM s patented Surface Control Guiding Mechanism guides the tape along the tape path in the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader This method uses the surface of the tape, rather than the edges, to control tape motion. This results in less tape damage (especially to the edges of the tape) and less tape debris, which comes from the damaged edges and can accumulate in the head area. Magneto Resistive (MR) head design Use of flat lap head technology in MR heads for Ultrium 2 minimize contact and wear on the tape as it moves over the read/write heads. LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC) The Ultrium 2 uses LTO-DC which is an implementation of a Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression algorithm. LTO-DC is an extension of Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) and an improvement over previous lossless compression algorithms. As users of LTO-DC, you can expect to achieve better data compression. LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Contained within the LTO Ultrium data cartridge is the LTO-CM, which is a passive, contactless silicon storage device that is physically a part of the cartridge. The LTO-CM is used to hold information about that specific cartridge, the media in the cartridge, and the data on the media. The storage capacity of the LTO-CM is 4,096 bytes. Communication between the drive and the LTO-CM is via a low-level RF field transmitted by the drive to the cartridge. Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive uses SARS to assist in isolating failures between media and hardware. SARS uses the cartridge performance history saved in the CM module and the drive performance history kept in the drive flash EEPROM to determine the cause of failure. SARS can cause the drive to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has degraded. With support for IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape data cartridges, the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 provides an excellent migration path from digital linear tape (DLT or SDLT) ¼-inch, 4mm, or 8mm/AIT tape drives. It is a cost-effective solution for backup, save and restore, and archiving functions. Additional information All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Product positioning As you compare competitive tape solutions, consider: Capacity and performance requirements Data protection, reliability, and availability Storage usage and application requirements Affordability Loyalty to legacy or existing tape formats The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 and storage management applications address these requirements and constitute a functionally rich tape storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium tape technology. You also gain flexibility of tape library management and unattended save and restore operations. The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is an excellent solution if you use tape or require a larger-capacity or higher-performance tape backup with or without random access. The 3581 models are an excellent choice for tape automation for pseries, RS/6000, iseries, AS/400, xseries, and other popular open systems. The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 offers one IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and eight cartridge slots with an autoloader capacity of 3.2 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 1.6 TB native. The 3581 can be the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows, and is part of a family of IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium tape products. The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 constitutes an excellent tape storage solution if you have an existing digital linear tape experience or require high-performance automated tape backup. In addition to reading and writing on IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape cartridges, the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 provides an enhanced functional alternative to DLT/SDLT ¼-inch, 4mm, 8mm/AIT, or IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives. For capacity requirements less than 400 GB (compressed), the external IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 should be considered. For capacity requirements greater than 3.2 TB (compressed), the new IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Library 3582 should be considered with its one or two IBM Ultrium 2 tape drives and 23 cartridge slots, with a capacity of 4.8 TB native to 9.6 TB (compressed) in an entry-level automation library. For capacity requirements greater than 7.2 TB (compressed) and scalable drives and numbers of cartridges, the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 and IBM TotalStorage UltraScalable Tape Library 3584 should be considered. You can tailor the TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to address system capacity and performance needs of 7.2 TB, 14.4 TB, and 28.8 TB (with 2:1 compression), on 3583 Models L18, L36, and L72 respectively, using up to six IBM LTO Ultrium tape drives. The IBM TotalStorage UltraScalable Tape Library 3584 can address system capacity and performance requirement from 28 TB to 496 TB (56 TB to 992 TB with 2:1 compression) using up to 192 IBM Ultrium tape drive in up to sixteen 3584 library frames. For protection of mission-critical data and hardware, optimized for enterprise multi-mode and host attachment, high-cycle and start/stop intensive tape applications, consider the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 or 3592 or the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library Trademarks iseries and SP are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. TotalStorage, AS/400, pseries, RS/6000, Netfinity, xseries, AIX, OS/400, and Magstar are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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4 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information April 27, 2004 Publications The following publications are shipped with the product, as appropriate. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your IBM representative. Title IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 Setup, Operator and Service Guide IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 Quick Reference IBM Ultrium Device Driver Installation and User s Guide IBM Externally Attached Devices Safety Information Order number GA GX GA SA The publications listed above and the following publications are also available at the following Web site IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 SCSI Reference (English) IBM Ultrium Device Driver Programming Reference (English) The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by . Customers who wish to subscribe, can visit the PNS Web site location at /messages/welcome The publications listed on the notification can be ordered by calling the Pubs Support Group in Raleigh at , option 1. The IBM Publications Center Portal The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publication Center. Services Integrated technology services (IBM Global Services) IBM services range from business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications and other technology management. IBM technology services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure for e-business. We can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. Visit the appropriate link below for details on services available dependant on the brand the product belongs to. pseries iseries SSG xseries /inteapps.html For details on education offerings related to the products listed, visit /index.html Select your country, and then select the product as the category. For more details on IBM Global Services capabilities, contact your IBM representative, or visit Your IBM representative can help you determine availability of standard and customized services. Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications 3581L28 and 3581F28 Width: Rack Mount 483 mm (19 in), Stand-alone 321 mm (16.6 in) This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

5 Depth: Rack Mount 864 mm (34 in), Stand-alone 665 mm (26.2 in) Height: Rack Mount 89 mm (3.5 in), Stand-alone 86 mm (3.4 in) Maximum Weight: 5.7 kg (12.5 lbs) without Rack Mount To assure installability and serviceability in non-ibm industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific installation requirements. Standards The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is a Class A device for the following agency certifications: Product Safety Conformance CB Report CSA TUV Mexico: NOM Product Safety/EMC Conformance CB-DOC Report GOST (Russia) CCC (China) European Union: CE Mark EMC Conformance U.S.: FCC Canada: ICES-003 Operating environment 3581L28 and 3581F28 Temperature: 12 to 35 C, 54 to 95 F Relative Humidity: 20% RH to 80% RH (non condensing) Wet Bulb: 26 C (79.0 F) maximum Voltage: V ac, Hz auto-ranging Electrical Power: 1.3 amps at 100 V ac, 0.7 amps at 240 V ac 0.1 KVA Maximum Noise Level in bels (operating/idle): 5.9/5.7 Heat Output: 100 watts (86 KCAL/Hr.) Hardware requirements: The IBM Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 comes with raven black covers. The Model L28 has an Ultra160 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface (for HVD through HVD Converter Kit option). The Model F28 has a Fibre Channel interface. The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 can be attached to the iseries, pseries, xseries, AS/400, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP systems, Netfinity, and non-ibm servers, workstations, and personal computers that support those interface specifications. A current list of supported open system configurations is available from the following Web site Select LTO Support, then the Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs, and view the Supported Servers and Operating Systems for the product. Line Cord: One U.S. line cord is included in the U.S. English shipment group box. Countries will order and stock line cords unique to their country. Other Line Cords: Option part Geography number Description U.S./CAN V 1.8 m U.S./CAN power cord U.S./CAN V 2.8 m U.S./CAN power cord U.S./CAN V Power Cord Option Europe 90P4850 European 10A C13 to CEE 7/7 2.8M Power Cord Option Denmark 90P4851 Denmark 10A C13 to DK2-5A 2.8M Power Cord Option Switzerland 90P4852 Switzerland 10A C13 to SEV M Power Cord Option Israel 90P4853 Israel 10A C13 to SI M Power Cord Option Italy 90P4854 Italy 10A C13 to CEE 7/7 2.8M Power Cord Option S. Africa 90P4855 South Africa 10A C13 to SABS 164/1 2.8M Power Cord Option UK 90P4856 United Kingdom 10A C13 to BS M Power Cord Option Australia/ 90P4857 Australia/NZ 10A C13 to New Zealand SAA -AS C M Power Cord Option Korea 90P4858 Korea 12A C13 to KETI 15A/250V 2.8M Power Cord Option India 90P4860 India 10A C13 to IS M Power Cord Option China 90P4861 China 10A C13 to GB M Power Cord Option Argentina 90P4863 Argentina 10A C13 to IRAM M Power Cord Cables: A SCSI or Fibre cable is required to attach the 3581 to the server host bus adapter. A 2.5 m SCSI cable is supplied with Model L28. For Model F28 a fibre cable can be ordered. A terminator is included with each IBM Ultrium Tape Drive. An interposer or interposers may be required for attachment to various server adapters. Customers are responsible for selecting and ordering the correct cables and interposers to match the IBM LTO Ultrium SCSI interface and the server SCSI interface. SCSI Cables: The following cables are available for SCSI LVD attachment of the The following SCSI cables can be ordered for the 3581 Model L28: Netfinity 2 m Ultra2 SCSI Cable (PN 03K9310) Netfinity 4 m Ultra2 SCSI Cable (PN 03K9311) Netfinity 20 m Ultra2 SCSI Cable (PN 37L7101) 2 m External 0.8 mm SCSI Cable (PN 01K8027) Fibre Channel Cables: A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach a Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Tape Drive comes with an LC Duplex connector. The following Fibre Cables can be ordered for the 3581 Model F28: 1 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1247) 5 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1248) 25 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1249) LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1250) Refer to the Special Features section of the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Sales Manual for detailed descriptions of these features

6 Fibre Channel Attachment iseries and AS/400: The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to iseries models that support Version 5 Release 1 (V5R1), or later (depending on adapter type), and the following adapter: PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller (#2765) PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller (#5704) pseries and RS/6000: The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to the following pseries or RS/6000 models supporting the following adapters: Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for PCI Bus (#6227). This adapter has an SC connector and is used in the following pseries and RS/6000 models: 7013 S70, S7A 7015 S70, S7A 7017 S70, S7A, S80 pseries 680 (7017 S85) pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) 7025 F50, F80, H70 pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) 7026 H50, H70, H80, M , 270 Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for 64-bit PCI Bus (#6228). This adapter has an LC connector and is used in the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries 680 (7017 S85) pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) 7025 F50, F80, H70 pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) 7026 H50, H70, H80, M80 pseries 610 (7028 6C1, 6E1) pseries 630 (7028 6C4, 6E4) pseries 650 (7038 6M2) pseries 655 ( ) pseries 670 ( ) through I/O drawer (7040 pseries 690 ( ) through I/O drawer ( , Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (#6239). This adapter has an LC Duplex connector so you should order the LC/LC Fibre Cables for attachment. It is used in the following pseries models: pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) pseries 610 (7028 6C1, 6E1) pseries 630 (7028 6C4, 6E4) pseries 615 (7029 6C3, 6E3) pseries 650 (7038 6M2) pseries 655 ( ) pseries 670 ( ) through I/O drawer (7040 pseries 690 ( ) through I/O drawer ( , xseries and Netfinity: The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to systems supporting the following adapters: Emulex LP Gbps Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter Emulex LP9002L 2 Gbps Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2310FL Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2340 Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2340L Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2342 Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2342L Fibre Channel Adapter FAStT500 Host Bus Adapter, part number 00N6881 FAStT FC-2 Host Bus Adapter, part number 19K1246 FAStT FC Host Bus Adapter, part number 24P0960 zseries : The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to IBM zseries 800 (z800) and zseries 900 (z900) supporting Linux attachment with the following adapters: FICON card (feature #2315 or #2318) with Fibre Channel Protocol support FICON Express card (feature #2319 or #2320) with Fibre Channel Protocol support Intel-based Systems: The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to systems supporting the following adapters: Emulex LP8000 Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter Emulex LP9002L Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2310FL Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2340 Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2340L Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2342 Fibre Channel Adapter QLogic QLA-2342L Fibre Channel Adapter The 3581 Model F28 can also be attached to systems supporting certain Linux distributions and the following adapters: QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter Qlogic QLA-2310F/L Fibre Channel Adapter Qlogic QLA-2340/L Fibre Channel Adapter Qlogic QLA-2342/L Fibre Channel Adapter

7 Sun SPARC: The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to models supporting Sun Solaris 7, 8, and 9 with the following adapters: Emulex Light Pulse LP8000 Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter Emulex Light Pulse LP9002L Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter Emulex Light Pulse LP9002S Fibre Channel SBus Host Bus Adapter Emulex Light Pulse LP8000S Fibre Channel SBus Host Bus Adapter QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter JNI FCE-6460 Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter JNI FCE-1473 Fibre Channel SBus Host Bus Adapter Hewlett-Packard: The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model F28 can be attached to 64-bit rp54xx, rp74xx, and V-Class servers supporting HP-UX 11.0 and 11i with the following adapters: HP A5158A Fibre Channel Mass Storage Adapter HP A6795A Fibre Channel PCI Tachyon XL2 Host Bus Adapter SCSI Attachment iseries and AS/400: The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 with HVD Converter Kit option can be attached to models that support OS/400 V5R1, or later, and the following adapters: PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729) (HVD, HD68) PCI Ultra Magnetic Media Controller (#2749) (HVD, HD68) Magnetic Media Controller (#6534) (HVD, HD68) The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 (LVD Drive) can be attached to models that support OS/400 V5R2, or later, and the following adapter: PCI-X Ultra Tape Controller (#5702) (LVD, VHDCI) pseries, RS/6000, and RS/6000 SP: The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 with HVD Converter Kit option can be attached to the following adapters: The PCI Universal Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (#6204) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: 7017 S80 pseries 680 (7017 S85) pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) 7025 F80 pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) 7026 H80, M80 pseries 610 (7028 6C1, 6E1) pseries 615 (7029-6C3, 6E3) pseries 630 (7028 6C4, 6E4) pseries 650 (7038 6M2) pseries 655 ( ) pseries 670 ( ) through I/O drawer (7040 pseries 690 ( ) through I/O drawer ( , B The PCI Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (#6207) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: 7013 S7A, S S7A, S S7A, S S E20, E30 (AIX 5.2 not supported) 7025 F30, F40 (AIX 5.2 not supported) 7025 F50, F80, H H50, H70, H , 240 (AIX 5.2 not supported) , 260, B50 The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 (LVD drive) can be attached to the following adapters: The PCI-X Dual Ultra320 SCSI Blind Swap Adapter (#5710) for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries Regatta MI (7038-6M2) pseries Regatta H ( R) The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI Adapter (#5712) for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries 610 (7028 6C1, 6E1) pseries 615 (7029 6C3, 6E3) pseries 630 (7028 6C4, 6E4) 7311-D11, D The PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (#6203) for LVD/SE attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries 680 (7017 S85) pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) 7025 F50, F80, H70 pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) 7026 H70, H80, M80 pseries 610 (7028 6C1, 6E1) pseries 615 (7029 6C3, 6E3) pseries 630 (7028 6C4, 6E4) pseries 650 (7038 6M2) pseries 655 ( ) pseries 670 ( ) through I/O drawer (7040 pseries 690 ( ) through I/O drawer (

8 , B D11, D The PCI Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Adapter (#6205) for LVD/SE attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries 680 (7017 S85) pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) 7025 F40 (AIX 5.2 not supported) 7025 F50, F80, H70 pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) 7026 H50, H70, H80, M , 260, , B50 The Integrated Ultra2 SCSI Adapter for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries 620 (7025 6F0, 6F1) 7025 F80 pseries 660 (7026 6H0, 6H1, 6M1) pseries 640 (7026 B80) 7026 H80, M , 270 The Integrated Ultra3 SCSI Adapter for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pseries and RS/6000 models: pseries 610 (7028 6C1, 6E1) pseries 630 (7028 6C4, 6E4) pseries 650 (7038 6M2) pseries 655 ( ) Note: Optimal performance is obtained when the 3581 is the sole device attached to the integrated SCSI adapter. xseries and Netfinity Systems: The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 can be attached to the following adapters: Netfinity #33L5000 Wide Ultra2 SCSI PCI Adapter (LVD) Netfinity #19K4646 PCI Wide Ultra160 SCSI PCI Adapter (LVD, VHDCI) Intel-Based Systems: The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 with HVD Converter Kit option can be attached to the following adapter: Adaptec AHA-2944UW PCI-to-Ultra Wide Differential SCSI Adapter (HVD) The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 (LVD Drive) can be attached to the following adapters: Adaptec SCSI Card (LVD) Adaptec SCSI Card (LVD, VHDCI) Adaptec SCSI Card R (LVD) Adaptec SCSI Card 39320D-R (LVD, VHDCI) Adaptec AHA-2940U2W Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI adapter LSI Logic SYM bit PCI-to-Ultra2/SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter (LVD, VHDCI) The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 can be attached to the following adapters: Adaptec SCSI Card 3940 U2W (LVD) Adaptec SCSI Card 2944 UW (HVD) Adaptec SCSI Card (LVD) Adaptec SCSI Card (Single Port LVD) Adaptec SCSI Card (LVD, VHDCI) Adaptec SCSI Card (Dual Port LVD) Adaptec AHA-2944UW PCI-to-Ultra Wide Differential SCSI Adapter (HVD) Sun SPARC: The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 with HVD Converter Kit option can be attached to models supporting Sun Solaris 7, 8, and 9 with the following adapters: X1065A, Sun SBus Ultra Differential Fast/Wide Intelligent SCSI-2 Host Adapter (HVD, VHDCI connector) X6541A, Sun Dual-Channel Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (PCI, HVD, VHDCI connector) The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Model L28 (LVD Drive) can be attached to models supporting Sun Solaris 7, 8, and 9 with the following PCI adapter: X2222A, Sun PCI Adapter with two fast Ethernet and two SCSI (LVD, VHDCI) Hewlett-Packard: The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 can be attached to 64-bit PCI rp54xx, rp74xx, and V-Class servers supporting HP-UX 11.0 and 11i with one of the following adapters: A4800A, Ultra Wide HVD SCSI Adapter (when attached to V-Class systems, adapter A4800A requires the Inline HVD SCSI Terminator) A5150A, Ultra2 LVD Dual-Port SCSI Adapter (VHDCI) A5149A, Ultra2 LVD Single-Port SCSI Adapter (VHDCI) Software requirements The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is supported on the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated: OS/400 V5R1, or later AIX 5L 5.1, 5.2, or later Sun Solaris 7, 8, 9 Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or later) Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or later) HP-UX 11.0 and HP-UX 11i (64-bit) Linux distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 United Linux 1.0, which includes the following distributions: -- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 (SLES 8) -- TurboLinux Enterprise Server 8 (TLES 8) -- Connectiva Linux Enterprise Edition Powered by United Linux. For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the 3581, refer to the following Web site

9 Select LTO Support, then the Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs, and view the Supported Servers and Operating Systems for the product. Tivoli Storage Manager and other industry-leading compatible software offerings can provide storage and tape management software for the Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or independent software vendors (ISV). A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at Select LTO Support, then the Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs, and view the Supported Storage Management Software for the product. IBM continues to work together with the ISVs to support the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates. Vendors of the following products plan to announce support of the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 on major platforms. The dates represent a best-effort estimate and do not imply commitments. By General availability (GA) IBM Backup Recovery and Media Management for AS/400 (BRMS). IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM). VERITAS NetBackup and Backup Exec. Legato NetWorker. Computer Associates BrightStor Enterprise Backup and BrightStor ARCserve Backup. By GA + 90 days HP OpenView Storage Data Protector. CommVault Systems Galaxy. BakBone NetVault. Network Appliance filers. Atempo Software Time Navigator. On an as-needed basis Help/Systems Robot/SAVE. Dantz Retrospect. Sun Microsystems SAM-fs. LXI Systems TMS. SyncSort Backup Express. Arkeia Software. Legato DiskXtender 2000 and DX/UL. IBM continues to work to support the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 on the above products. Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates. The list represents accurate information at the time of publication and does not imply completeness. Compatibility: The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can read and write original IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges. The new LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridges can only be used on the new IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. Planning information Customer responsibilities: Physical planning is a customer responsibility. Detailed planning information is in the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581L28 and 3581F28 Setup, Operator and Service Guide (GA ). The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is designated as a customer setup unit (CSU). It is the customer s responsibility to install the unit. Customers are responsible for obtaining the appropriate SCSI adapters, cables, and interposers (if required) for system attachment. Customers are also responsible for ordering media. For optimum performance, the customer must obtain the latest level of firmware prior to installing the unit. Customers can download the latest level of firmware from the LTO Web site Cable orders: A SCSI or Fibre cable is required to attach the 3581 to the server. A 2.5 m SCSI cable is supplied with Model L28. For Model F28 a fibre cable can be ordered. A SCSI terminator is included with each SCSI Ultrium Tape Drive (Model L28). An interposer or interposers may be required for attachment to various server adapters. Customers are responsible for selecting and ordering the correct cables and interposers to match the IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drive interface and the server interface. The following SCSI cables can be ordered for the 3581 Model L28: Netfinity 2 m Ultra2 SCSI Cable (PN 03K9310) Netfinity 4 m Ultra2 SCSI Cable (PN 03K9311) Netfinity 20 m Ultra2 SCSI Cable (PN 37L7101) 2 m External 0.8 mm SCSI Cable (PN 01K8027) The following Fibre Cables can be ordered for the 3581 Model F28: 1 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1247) 5 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1248) 25 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1249) LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable (PN 19K1250) Refer to the Cables section at the end of Hardware requirements for a list of available cables and interposers. Refer to the Specify or Special Features section of the 3581 Sales Manual for a detailed description of the cables and interposers available. Installability: Installation time for the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581, when rack mounted, is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, and when stand-alone installed is approximately 1.5 hours. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 Setup, Operator, and Service Guide, GA Packaging Number of Product Items included boxes 3581 Ultrium 2 Tape 2U Autoloader Power cord LVD Terminator (Model L28 only) 2.5 m SCSI cable (Model L28 only) SCSI wrap tool (Model L28 only) Fibre wrap tool (Model F28 only) IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (universal) Setup, Operator and Service Guide Quick Reference Card Warranty Information Open Systems device drivers Device Driver Installation and User s Guide

10 Supplies For End users The part number for additional media is: IBM part number 71P9159 Supply item 5-Pk Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges For information about IBM branded media, such as additional IBM LTO Ultrium data or cleaning cartridges, call 888-IBM-MEDIA ( ) in the U.S. or Canada, or refer to the following Web site Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. IBM Electronic Services IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on the IBM. You should benefit from greater system availability due to faster problem resolution and pre-emptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is comprised of two separate but complementary elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent. IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support. By using the news page, it enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The IBM Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM system that is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to IBM on a periodic customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system inventory, hardware error logs and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM maintenance service agreement or within the IBM Warranty period, the Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide proactive service that maintains higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support representatives when they are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems. To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit Terms and conditions This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement. Each IBM machine is manufactured from parts that may be new or used. In some cases, a machine may not be new and may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM s appropriate warranty terms apply. IBM Global Financing: Yes To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or calling IBM. In the United States, call In Canada, call Warranty period: Three years. IBM Ultrium media warranted separately. Warranty service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your machine below. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You must follow IBM s problem determination and resolution procedures. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM s normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location specific information. IBM Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service: If your problem can be resolved with a CRU, IBM will ship the machine to you for replacement by you. If IBM instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for returning it to IBM in accordance with IBM s instructions. If you do not return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement. Licensing: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the system. Maintenance Services Warranty Service Upgrade: During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of service for an additional charge. This enhanced level of service includes a higher level of on-site service labor during the original warranty period. The following warranty service upgrade options are available. IBM On-site Exchange (IOE), 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response IOE, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same day response Maintenance Service IOE, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response IOE, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same day response Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades): During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides

11 an enhanced level of service for an additional charge. This enhanced level of service includes a higher level of on-site service labor during the original warranty period. The following warranty service upgrade option is available. IOE, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response IOE, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same day response Maintenance Service IOE, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response IOE, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same day response Mid-Range System Option: No Corporate Service Option: No Extended Maintenance Option: No Central facility Maintenance Service option: No IBM hourly service rate classification: One Field-installable features: Yes Model conversions: No Machine installation: Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine. Graduated charges: No. This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code. Educational allowance: None Prices IBM List Machine Part Purchase Description type Model number price* Ultrium LVD Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 L L28 $8, Base Unit no power cord Ultrium Fibre Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 F F28 10, Base Unit no power cord 3581 HVD Converter Kit 24R RMU 24R Rack Mount Kit 24R Bar Code Reader 24R * IBM List price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. ServicePacs Machine ServicePac type/model Description part number 3581L28 3-year IOE 9 x 5 29R5164 Next Business Day average response 3581F28 3-year IOE 9 x 5 29R5171 Next Business Day average response 3581L28 3-year IOE 24 X 7 29R F28 3-year IOE 24 X 7 29R L28 5-year IOE 24 X 7 29R F28 5-year IOE 24 X 7 29R L28 1-year MA IOE 9 x 5 29R5167 Next Business Day average response 3581F28 1-year MA IOE 9 x 5 29R5174 Next Business Day average response

12 Machine ServicePac type/model Description part number 3581L28 2-year MA IOE 9 x 5 29R5168 Next Business Day average response 3581F28 2-year MA IOE 9 x 5 29R5175 Next Business Day average response 3581L28 1-year MA IOE 24 X 7 29R F28 1-year MA IOE 24 X 7 29R L28 2-year MA IOE 24 X 7 29R F28 2-year MA IOE 24 X 7 29R5177 For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 ( ). Global Financing: IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Our offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer s credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice. Order now To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ). Phone: 800-IBM-CALL ( ) Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX ( ) Internet: ibm direct@vnet.ibm.com Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers Dept: IBM CALL, 11th Floor 105 Moatfield Drive North York, Ontario Canada M3B 3R1 Reference: YE001 The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks iseries, SP, FICON, and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. TotalStorage, pseries, xseries, AS/400, RS/6000, Netfinity, SAA, zseries, OS/400, AIX, Tivoli, and ServicePac are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others