The 3584 UltraScalable Tape Library is an LTO type library. This Library is scalable to six frames, with twelve drives for each frame, providing a capacity anywhere from 56.2 to 496TB, making it the perfect choice for streaming applications like data backup.

By fully leveraging advanced Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, the IBM UltraScalable Tape Library provides an ideal solution for cost-effectively handling a wide range of backup, archive, and disaster recovery data storage needs. The breakthrough reliability, capacity and performance of LTO offers an excellent alternative to DLT, 8mm, 4mm, or 1/4-inch tape drives for streaming data applications such as backup.

• Exclusive multipath architecture increases configuration flexibility with logical library partitioning
• Exclusive native 2GB Fibre Channel LTO Ultrium 2 drives
• Remote library management capability using a Web browser
• Scalable to six library frames each with up to 12 tape drives
• Capacities ranging from 56.2 TB in one frame to 496 TB in six frames (compressed)
• Data densities ranging from 1.8 TB to more than 3.4 TB per square foot
• Aggregate sustained data transfer rate of up to 7.8TB per hour with 72 LTO drives
• Tape automation reduces errors and costs associated with manual operations
• Cross-platform connectivity for networked storage environments
• High data availability is achieved with hot swap drives, redundant drive power supplies and "Call Home" feature for improved service and support
• Mixed media support enables ease of migration from DLT to LTO technology
• The open tape architecture, developed by a consortium of 3 world-class storage producers, available from multiple storage vendors, provides seamless data interchange and true multivendor compatibility
• IBM Ultrium drives share best-of-breed technologies designed for high data integrity and Reliability

Model Highlights

• Modular, expendable, automated tape library combining IBM tape and automation reliability at open system prices
• Attachment to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, Sun, Hewlett-Packard, and other non-IBM servers
• Connectivity using Fibre Channel, Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI, or High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interfaces
• IBM multi-path architecture supporting mixed drive configurations and library sharing between multiple hosts

Model Highlights 3584-D22

• Includes capability to install one to twelve 3592 Model J1A Tape Drives
• Each Model D22 Frame can have up to twelve logical libraries and twelve control paths
• Each 3592 Model J1A Tape Drive in the Model D22 has a dual-ported 2-Gbps Fibre Channel interface
• The 3592 Model J1A Tape Drive is portable between 3584, 3494, and stand-alone environments
• Cartridge capacity from 360 to 400 cartridges

Model Highlights 3584-D32

• Includes capability to install up to twelve IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
• Each Model D32 Frame can have up to twelve logical libraries and twelve control paths
• Tape Drives in the Model D32 can have Fibre Channel, Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI, or High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interfaces
• Cartridge capacity up to 440 cartridges

Model Highlights 3584-D42

• Includes capability to install up to twelve DLT 8000 Tape Drives
• Each Model D42 Frame can have up to six logical libraries and six control paths
• Tape Drives in the Model D42 can have Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI or High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interfaces
• Cartridge capacity up to 360 DLTtape IV cartridges

Model Highlights 3584-D52

• Includes capability to install one to twelve IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
• Each Model D52 Frame can have up to twelve logical libraries and twelve control paths
• Each IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in the Model D52 has a single-port Fibre Channel interface
• Cartridge capacity from 396 to 440 cartridges

Model Highlights 3584-L22

• Includes capability to install one to twelve 3592 Model J1A Tape Drives
• Each Model L22 Frame can have up to twelve logical libraries and twelve control paths
• Each 3592 Model J1A Tape Drive in the Model L22 has a dual-ported 2-Gbps Fibre Channel interface
• The 3592 Model J1A Tape Drive is portable between 3584, 3494, and stand-alone environments
• Cartridge capacity from 58 to 260 cartridges
• Allows cartridge expansion with the attachment of either the Model D22, D32, or D52 Expansion Frames

Model Highlights 3584-L32

• Includes capability to install one to twelve IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
• Each Model L32 Frame can have up to twelve logical libraries and twelve control paths
• Tape Drives in the Model L32 can have Fibre Channel, Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI, or High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interfaces
• Cartridge capacity from 87 to 281 cartridges
• Allows cartridge expansion with the attachment of either the Model D32 or D42 Expansion Frames

Model Highlights 3584-L52

• Includes capability to install one to twelve IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
• Each Model L52 Frame can have up to twelve logical libraries and twelve control paths
• Each IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in the Model L52 has a single-port Fibre Channel interface
• Cartridge capacity from 64 to 287 cartridges
• Allows expansion with the attachment of either the Model D22, D32, or D52 Expansion Frames

Model Summary Matrix

3584 Models Without Expansion Features 1603 or 1653

3584 Library With Expansion Features 1603 or 1653 and 1657

Note: Compression technology can increase the amount of data stored on the media. Data characteristics impact the actual degree of compression. Values listed represent compression ratios of 2:1.

Advanced features

The UltraScalable Tape Library has a variety of advanced technical features. The multi-path architecture is designed to enable you to simultaneously attach heterogeneous servers and applications to LTO and DLTtape(tm) logical library partitions.

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 standard10 cartridge feature. Hot swap drives and redundant power offer enhanced availability. The standard dual media picker has a barcode scanner for optical cartridge recognition. To help provide data integrity, the library performs a fast auto-inventory any time it is opened. A touch-screen LCD panel enables convenient local review of library status and provides control over local.