Attaching tape devices for the server
Before the server can use a tape device, you must attach the device to your server system and install the appropriate tape device driver.
About this task
To optimize system performance, use fast, high-capacity tape devices. Provision enough tape drives to meet your business requirements.
Attach tape devices on their own host bus adapter (HBA), not shared with other devices types such as disk. IBM® tape drives have some special requirements for HBAs and associated drivers.