Feature details

This topic describes feature codes for the TS7700.

FC 0201, 9-micron LC/LC 31-meter

FC 0201, 9-micron LC/LC 31-meter, provides a 31-meter (101 ft.), 9-micron, single mode FICON® cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends for connection between the long wavelength FICON channel feature and a host system or a fibre component long wavelength channel with a 9–micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 0201, 9-micron LC/LC 31-meter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0202, 9-micron LC/SC 31-meter

FC 0202, 9-micron LC/SC 31-meter, provides a 31-meter, (101 ft.), 9-micron, single mode FICON cable with and LC Duplex connector on one end for connection to the long wavelength FICON channel feature, and an SC Duplex connector on the other end for connection to a host system or fibre component long wavelength channel with a 9–miron fibre cable SC Duplex adapter.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 0202, 9-micron LC/SC 31-meter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0203, 50-micron LC/LC 31-meter

FC 0203, 50-micron LC/LC 31-meter, provides a 31-meter (101 ft.), 50-micron, single mode FICON cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends for connection between the long wavelength FICON channel feature and a host system or a fibre component short wavelength channel with a 50–micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 0203, 50-micron LC/LC 31-meter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0204, 50-micron LC/SC 31-meter

FC 0204, 50-micron LC/SC 31-meter, provides a 31-meter, (101 ft.), 50-micron, single mode FICON cable with and LC Duplex connector on one end for connection to the short wavelength FICON channel feature, and an SC Duplex connector on the other end for connection to a host system or fibre component long wavelength channel with a 50–micron fibre cable SC Duplex adapter.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA. It is still available for use with a 3957-V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 0204, 50-micron LC/SC 31-meter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0205, 62.5-micron LC/LC 31-meter

FC 0205, 62.5-micron LC/LC 31-meter, provides a 31-meter (101 ft.), 62.5-micron, single mode FICON cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends for connection between the long wavelength FICON channel feature and a host system or a fibre component long wavelength channel with a 62.5–micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 0205, 62.5-micron LC/LC 31-meter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0206, 62.5-micron LC/SC 31-meter

FC 0206, 62.5-micron LC/SC 31-meter, provides a 31-meter, (101 ft.), 62.5-micron, single mode FICON cable with and LC Duplex connector on one end for connection to the long wavelength FICON channel feature, and an SC Duplex connector on the other end for connection to a host system or fibre component long wavelength channel with a 62.5–micron fibre cable SC Duplex adapter.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 0206, 62.5-micron LC/SC 31-meter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0521, Functional enhancement field

FC 0521, Functional enhancement field, provides a one-time update to the microcode of an installed TS7700 to provide enhanced functions contained in the latest level of functional microcode firmware support. Newer microcode levels may be required when adding new functions.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 0521, Functional enhancement field in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 0983, TAA Compliance

FC 0983, TAA Compliance, indicates that the product is TAA compliant.

Note: This feature is not available in India for use.

Refer to FC 0983, TAA Compliance in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1030, 1Gb grid copper connection

FC 1030, 1Gb grid copper connection, provides an Ethernet 1000BaseT adapter for grid communication between TS7740s. You must supply your own Ethernet cables when FC 4015, Grid enablement, is installed. Cat-5 Ethernet cables are not allowed. This adapter has an RJ-45 connector and conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The Ethernet cables used with the adapter must be Cat-5e or Cat-6, though Cat-6 is preferred. It supports distances of up to 100 meters using four pairs of Cat-5e or Cat-6 balanced copper cabling.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 1030, 1Gb grid copper connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1031, 1Gb optical SW connection

FC 1031, 1Gb optical SW connection, provides a 1-Gb shortwave adapter for grid communication between TS7740s. It replaces RPQ #Q8B3409. This adapter has an LC Duplex connector for attaching a 50.0- or 62.5-micron, multi-mode fibre cable. This is a standard shortwave (850 nm) adapter that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standards. It supports distances of 2 to 260 meters for 62.5-micron cable and 2 to 550 meters for 50.0-micron cable. Multi-mode fibre cables must be used with the adapter when FC 4015, Grid enablement, is installed.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 1031, 1Gb optical SW connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1032, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection

FC 1032, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection, provides a dual port, 1-Gbps 10/100/1000Base-TX adapter for grid communication between TS7700s with a single port enabled. This adapter has an RJ-45 connector for attaching Cat-5e or Cat-6 cables. This adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. It supports distances up to 100 meters using four pairs of Cat-5e or Cat-6 balanced copper cabling. You must supply Cat-5e or Cat-6 cables for use with the adapter when FC 4015, Grid enablement is installed. This feature is supported only on a 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA operating a microcode level of 8.5.0.xx or later.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 1032, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1033, 1 Gb grid dual port optical SW connection

FC 1033, 1 Gb grid dual port optical SW connection, provides a dual port, 1-Gbps Ethernet shortwave adapter for grid communication between TS7700s with a single port enabled. This adapter has an LC Duplex connector for attaching 50-micron or 62.5-micron, multimode fibre cable. This is a standard shortwave (850 nm) adapter that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standards. It supports distances of 260 meters for 62.5-micron and 550 meters for 50.0-micron cable. Multi-mode fibre cables must be used with the adapter when FC 4015, Grid enablement is installed. This feature is supported only on a 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA operating a microcode level of 8.5.0.xx or later.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 1033, 1 Gb grid dual port optical SW connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1034, Enable dual port grid connection

FC 1034, Enable dual port grid connection, enables the second port of each dual port 1-Gb grid connection adapter provided by FC 1032, FC 1033, FC 1036, FC 1037, or FC 1038. This feature is supported only with a microcode level of 8.20.0.xx or later.

All clusters on the grid must comply with the grid compatibility rules before this feature is enabled. If the TS7700 Server is currently configured as a stand-alone cluster but will be joined to one or more clusters in a grid you must replace the adapters of all other systems in the grid before joining the clusters. If the TS7700 Server is already part of a grid and IP addresses are being added or changed, you must activate the additional ports on the adapters of all other systems in the grid. Before you configure the TS7700 Grid communications for new IPs, verify that adapters are fully installed on all clusters, all grid adapter ports are activated and all clusters are properly cabled.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 1034, Enable dual port grid connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1035, 10 Gb grid optical LW connection

FC 1035, 10 Gb grid optical LW connection, provides a single port, 10-Gbps Ethernet longwave adapter for grid communication between TS7700s. This adapter has an LC Duplex connector for attaching 9-micron, single-mode fibre cable. This is a standard longwave (1,310 nm) adapter that conforms to the IEEE 802.3ae standards. It supports distances up to 10 km. This feature is supported only on a 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB operating a microcode level of 8.20.0.xx or later.
Note: These adapters cannot negotiate down to run at 1 Gb. They must be connected to a 10-Gb network device or light point.

Refer to FC 1035, 10 Gb grid optical LW connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1036, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection

FC 1036, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection provides a dual port 1-Gbps 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCIe Ethernet adapter for grid communication between TS7700s with a single port enabled. This adapter has an RJ-45 connector for attaching Cat6 cables. It conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000 Base-T standard. It supports distances of up to 100 meters using four pairs of Cat6 balanced copper cabling. This feature is supported only on a 3957-V07, 3957-VEB, or 3957-VEC operating a microcode level of 8.20.0.xx or later.

When FC 4015, Grid enablement, is installed customer-supplied Cat6 cables must be used with this adapter.

Refer to FC 1036, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1037, 1 Gb dual port optical SW connection

FC 1037, 1 Gb dual port optical SW connection provides a dual port 1-Gbps shortwave PCIe Ethernet adapter for grid communication between TS7700s with a single port enabled. This adapter has an LC Duplex connector for attaching 50 micron or 62.5 micron multimode fibre cable. It is a standard shortwave (850 nm) adapter conforming to the IEEE 802.3z standards. It supports distances of up to 260 meters when used with a 62.5 micron cable and up to 550 meters when used with a 50.0 micron cable. This feature is supported only on a 3957-V07, 3957-VEB, or 3957-VEC operating a microcode level of 8.20.0.xx or later.

When FC 4015, Grid enablement, is installed multi-mode fiber cables must be used with this adapter.

Refer to FC 1037, 1 Gb dual port optical SW connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1038, 10 Gb dual port optical LW connection

FC 1038, 10 Gb dual port optical LW connection provides a dual port 10-Gbps Ethernet longwave adapter for Grid Communication between TS7700s. This adapter has an LC Duplex connector for attaching 9 micron single mode fibre cable. It is a standard longwave (1,310 nm) adapter conforming to the IEEE 802.3ae standards. It supports distances up to 10 km.
Note: These adapters can not negotiate down to run at 1 Gb. They must be connected to a 10 Gb network device.

Refer to FC 1038, 10 Gb dual port optical LW connection in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1903, Power Distribution Unit

FC 1903, Power Distribution Unit, provides one additional PDU to allow connection to independent branch power circuits. This feature supplies two power cords when ordered.

Refer to FC 1903, Power Distribution Unit in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 1904, Switching PDU

FC 1904, Switching PDU, provides power switching to allow a TS7700 full power redundancy.

Refer to FC 1904, Switching PDU in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2704, TS3000 System Console expansion 26-port Ethernet switch/rackmount

FC 2704, TS3000 System Console expansion 26-port Ethernet switch/rackmount, provides a 26-port Ethernet switch and attachment cable for connection to a IBM® TS3000 System Console (TSSC). Up to 24 additional connections are provided by this feature for connection of TSSC FC 2714, 2715, or another FC 2704.

Refer to FC 2704, TS3000 System Console expansion 26-port Ethernet switch/rackmount in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2714, Console expansion

FC 2714, Console expansion, provides an attachment cable, rack-mounted Ethernet switch, and associated mounting hardware to attach the TS7700 Server to an existing external TS3000 System Console (FC 2720, FC 2721, FC 2722, FC 2730, or FC 2732) or IBM Master Console for Service (FC 2718, obsolete).
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA. It is still available for use with a 3957-V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 2714, Console expansion in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2715, Console attachment

FC 2715, Console attachment, provides a cable to attach to the Ethernet hub provided by an existing TS3000 System Console (FC 2720, 2721, 2722, 2730 or 2732) or IBM TotalStorage Master Console for Service (FC 2718), or Console Expansion (FC 2714). A maximum of 40 of FC 2715 may be included in a single console facility.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 2715, Console attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2719, Console upgrade

FC 2719, Console upgrade, provides a second Ethernet network interface card to allow redundant attachment to the service network. This feature provides a memory upgrade to 2 GB total RAM and a second Ethernet card to allow redundant connections into the service network. This feature only applies to consoles shipped with FC 2718, FC 2720, TS3000 System Console, or by FC 2721, Rack mountable TS3000 System Console. It is required for use with any TS7700 using features FC 2714, Console expansion, FC 2715, Console attachment, or FC 2720, TS3000 System Console.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 2719, Console upgrade in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2720, TS3000 System Console

FC 2720, TS3000 System Console, provides the IBM TotalStorage Master Console, an Ethernet hub, and a cable and connectors to enable remote enhanced service connection of a TS7740 to an IBM-supplied modem. The Ethernet hub provides 14 additional connections for cables supplied with FC 2714, Console expansion, or FC 2715, Console attachment. You should specify FC 2720, TS3000 System Console on the first unit in an installation connected to a master console facility. Support for this feature on the 3957-V06 was withdrawn on December 5, 2008. To use this feature, order it against the 3953 F05 Tape Frame.
Note: Most customers prefer to use the rack mount TSSC on the 3953 F05 Tape Frame, (FC 2721, Rack mountable TS3000 System Console) instead of the desktop TSSC.

Refer to FC 2720, TS3000 System Console in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2721, Rack mountable TS3000 System Console

FC 2721, Rack mountable TS3000 System Console, provides the rack mountable TS3000 System Console, an Ethernet switch for the Master Console and a cable and connector for connection of one subsystem.

Refer to FC 2721, Rack mountable TS3000 System Console in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2725, Rackmount TS3000 System Console

FC 2725, Rackmount TS3000 System Console provides the enhanced rack-mountable TSSC 1U server and an Ethernet cable for connection to the rack mount switch. This feature is an enhanced replacement of the IBM TS3000 System Console for Service (feature #2722, #2724, #2730, or #2732).

Refer to FC 2725, Rackmount TS3000 System Console in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2730, TS3000 System Console

FC 2730, TS3000 System Console provides a rack mount version of the TS3000 System Console for installation in a TS7720 or TS7740 3952 F05 frame or a customer provided rack. FC 2730, TS3000 System Console provides a 1U server, keyboard, display, mouse, and Ethernet switch.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 2730, TS3000 System Console in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2732, TS3000 System Console

FC 2733, Internal modem

FC 2734, TS3000 System Console USB modem

FC 2734, TS3000 System Console USB modem provides a USB modem for use with FC 2724.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 2734, TS3000 System Console USB modem in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 2748, Optical drive

FC 2748, Optical drive provides an optical drive for use with the TS3000 System Console.

Refer to FC 2748, Optical drive in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3401, Enable 8 Gb FICON dual port

FC 3401, Enable 8 Gb FICON dual port, enables the second port on each installed 8 Gb FICON adapter.

Refer to FC 3401, Enable 8 Gb FICON dual port in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

Note: Unless No Factory Cables (FC 9700) has been selected, two cables are required for each active FICON port. When installing FC 3401, include two FC 0201 cables for each FC 3439 FICON card configured, and two FC 0203 for each FC 3448 FICON card configured.

FC 3438, 8 Gb FICON Short Wavelength Attachment

FC 3438, 8 Gb FICON Short Wavelength Attachment provides one short-wavelength FICON adapter with an LC Duplex connector, for attachment to a FICON host system short wave channel utilizing a 50 micron or 62.5 micron multimode fibre cable. Each FICON attachment can support up to 512 logical channels. At 8 Gb/sec speed, the total cable length cannot exceed:
  • 150 meters using 50 micron OM3 (2000MHz*km) Aqua blue colored fibre
  • 50 meters using 50 micron OM2 (500MHz*km) Orange colored fibre
  • 21 meters using 62.5 micron OM1 (200MHz*km) Orange colored fibre
Important 8 Gb installation information: Due to higher sensitivity (increased FICON speed 4G -> 8G) before using a wrap plug or plugging a new or existing cable into any LC Duplex connector, ensure the cable ends and the adapter duplex connector laser transmit/receive ports in the SFP are also cleaned with Fiber Cleaning Tool P/N 54Y4392 before making a connection. Fibre cables to the affected FICON ports must be undamaged and clean. Use Fiber Cleaning Tool P/N 54Y4392 to clean FICON host cables and host adapter LC duplex connector. If errors that occur during installation of the 8 Gb FICON adapters and cables are not corrected during cable and SFP cleaning and card replacement then you must contact your cabling contractor.

Refer to FC 3438, 8 Gb FICON Short Wavelength Attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3439, 8 Gb FICON Long Wavelength Attachment

FC 3439, 8 Gb FICON Long Wavelength Attachment provides one long-wavelength FICON adapter, with an LC Duplex connector, for the attachment to a FICON host system long wave channel utilizing a 9-micron single-mode fibre cable. The total cable length cannot exceed 10 km. Each FICON attachment can support up to 512 logical channels.
Important 8 Gb installation information: Due to higher sensitivity (increased FICON speed 4G -> 8G) before using a wrap plug or plugging a new or existing cable into any LC Duplex connector, ensure the cable ends and the adapter duplex connector laser transmit/receive ports in the SFP are also cleaned with Fiber Cleaning Tool P/N 54Y4392 before making a connection. Fibre cables to the affected FICON ports must be undamaged and clean. Use Fiber Cleaning Tool P/N 54Y4392 to clean FICON host cables and host adapter LC duplex connector. If errors that occur during installation of the 8 Gb FICON adapters and cables are not corrected during cable and SFP cleaning and card replacement then you must contact your cabling contractor.

Refer to FC 3439, 8 Gb FICON Long Wavelength Attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3441, FICON short-wavelength attachment

FC 3441, FICON short-wavelength attachment provides one short-wavelength 4-Gbps FICON adapter with an LC duplex connector for attachment to a FICON host system short-wavelength channel using a 50- or 62.5-micron multi-mode fibre cable. At 4 Gb/sec, the maximum fibre cable length allowed by 50-micron cable is 150 m (492 ft.), 55 m (180 ft.) if using 62.5-micron cable. Each 4-Gbps FICON attachment can support up to 256 virtual channels.

Refer to FC 3441, FICON short-wavelength attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3442, FICON long-wavelength attachment

FC 3442, FICON long-wavelength attachment provides one long-wavelength 4-Gbps FICON adapter with an LC duplex connector for attachment of a TS7700 to a FICON host system long-wavelength channel using a 9-micron single-mode fibre cable. The maximum fibre cable length is 4 km (2.48 mi.). Each 4-Gbps FICON attachment can support up to 256 virtual channels.

Refer to FC 3442, FICON long-wavelength attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3443, FICON 10-km long-wavelength attachment

FC 3443, FICON 10-km long-wavelength attachment provides one long-wavelength 4-Gbps FICON adapter with an LC duplex connector for attachment to a FICON host system long-wavelength channel using a 9-micron single-mode fibre cable. The maximum fibre cable length is 10 km (6.21 mi.). Each 4-Gbps FICON attachment can support up to 256 virtual channels.

Refer to FC 3443, FICON 10-km long-wavelength attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, field

FC 3461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, field, delivers a field-installable TS7700 Server memory upgrade to 16 GB RAM. This feature is supported only on the 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA and is required to install a microcode level of 8.20.0.xx or later.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 3461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, field in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3462, 16 GB memory upgrade

FC 3462, 16 GB memory upgrade, provides an additional 16 GB RAM to the TS7700 Server.

Refer to FC 3462, 16 GB memory upgrade in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 3488, 4 Gb Fibre Channel Switch

FC 3488, 4 Gb Fibre Channel Switch, provides a 4 Gb fibre channel switch to attach to 3592 Tape Drives in the 3584 Tape Library. The 4 Gb fibre channel switch has dual power connection for optional attachment to separate power supplies. The fibre channel switch types must be the same (2 Gb or 4 Gb) and cannot be intermixed within FC 4888, Switch mount kit.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 3488, 4 Gb Fibre Channel Switch in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4015, Grid enablement

FC 4015, Grid enablement, provides a key to enable the communication function that allows a TS7700 to communicate with other TS7700s in a grid. Each TS7700 must have this feature to be able to participate in a grid configuration.
Note: If all clusters in a grid configuration already have FC 4015, Grid enablement installed, contact your IBM Service Representative to properly set up, connect, and configure the grid environment.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 4015, Grid enablement in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4016, Remove Cluster from Grid

FC 4016, Remove Cluster from Grid, delivers instructions for a one-time process to remove a TS7700 Cluster from a TS7700 Grid. You must order this feature before you can perform a cluster cleanup (FC 4017, Cluster cleanup) on any TS7700 Cluster configured to participate in a TS7700 Grid. If a TS7700 Cluster is removed from a TS7700 Grid, cleaned up using FC 4017, Cluster cleanup, and then joined to a new TS7700 Grid, another instance of FC 4016, Remove Cluster from Grid, is required to remove the cluster from the new Grid.
Note: If the cluster removal process is initiated from a cluster operating a microcode level earlier than 8.7.0.134 , all clusters in the grid must be at the same level of code before this feature can be used. If the cluster removal process is initiated from a cluster operating a microcode level of 8.7.0.134 code or later, then an intermix of code levels is permitted for use with this feature.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 4016, Remove Cluster from Grid in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4017, Cluster cleanup

FC 4017, Cluster cleanup, facilitates a one-time cluster cleanup to clean the database, delete virtual volumes from the Tape Volume Cache, and remove configuration data for host connections from a TS7700 Cluster. If the cluster is a member of a TS7700 Grid, the cluster must first be removed from the Grid using FC 4016, Remove Cluster from Grid. If another cleanup is required on this TS7700 Cluster, another instance of FC 4017, Cluster cleanup, is required.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 4017, Cluster cleanup in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA

FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA, directs the removal of the 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA from the 3952 F05 Tape Frame. A new 3957-V07 (FC 5629, Install 3957-V07) must be ordered to replace a removed 3957-V06. A new 3957-VEB (FC 5627, Install 3957-VEB) must be ordered to replace a removed 3957-VEA. The instructions for the field installation of a new model 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB are delivered with this feature.

Refer to FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4879, TS7700 BE Switch Mounting Hardware

FC 4879, TS7700 BE Switch Mounting Hardware, provides mounting hardware for two Fibre Channel switches including rack brackets and power cords.

Refer to FC 4879, TS7700 BE Switch Mounting Hardware in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4880, TS7700 BE 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch

FC 4880, TS7700 BE 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch, provides one 16 Gb Fibre channel switch.

Refer to FC 4880, TS7700 BE 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4888, Switch mount kit

FC 4888, Switch mount kit, provides the mounting hardware for up to two fibre channel switches on the 3953 F05 Tape Frame that contains a 3592 J70 Controller or is attached to a VTS. It includes the required mounting hardware, bifurcated power cables, and instructions for installing up to two fibre channel switches in the 3953 F05 Tape Frame. The fibre channel switch types must be the same (2-Gb or 4-Gb) and cannot be intermixed within FC 4888, Switch mount kit.

Refer to FC 4888, Switch mount kit in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 4897, Reinstall 4 Gb FC Switch

FC 4897, Reinstall 4 Gb FC Switch, provides a customer-owned 4 Gb fibre channel switch to attach to 3592 Tape Drives in the 3584 Tape Library. The 4 Gb fibre channel switch has dual power connection for optional attachment to separate power supplies. The fibre channel switch types must be the same (2 Gb or 4 Gb) and cannot be intermixed within FC 4888, Switch mount kit.

Refer to FC 4897, Reinstall 4 Gb FC Switch in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5240, Dual port fibre channel host bus adapter

FC 5240, Dual port fibre channel host bus adapter, installs two fibre channel interface cards in the TS7700 Server (3957-V06 or 3957-VEA) and provides two 31 Meter, 50 μ fibre channel cables to connect the TS7700 Server to the fibre channel switch.

When ordered against the TS7720 Server (3957-VEA), this feature connects the disk arrays in the 3952 Storage Expansion Frame with the 3957-VEA.

For situations where customer-supplied fibre channel cables connect the TS7700 to the Fibre Channel switches, and a 4 Gb/second rate is expected, the following maximum length restrictions apply:
  • 50 μ, 500 MHz multimode fibre channel cables cannot exceed 150 meters.
  • 62.5 μ, 200 MHz fibre channel cables cannot exceed 70 meters.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 5240, Dual port fibre channel host bus adapter in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5241, Dual port FC HBA

FC 5241, Dual port FC HBA, installs two fibre channel interface cards in the TS7700 Server (3957-V07 or 3957-VEB) and provides two 31 Meter, 50 μ fibre channel cables to connect the TS7700 Server to the fibre channel switch.

When ordered against the TS7740 Server (3957-V07), this feature connects a fibre switch and back-end tape drives to the 3957-V07. When ordered against the TS7720 Server (3957-VEB), this feature connects the disk arrays in the 3952 Storage Expansion Frame with the 3957-VEB.

For situations where customer-supplied fibre channel cables connect the TS7700 to the Fibre Channel switches, and a 8 Gb/second rate is expected, the following maximum length restrictions apply:
  • 50 μ, 2000 MHz multimode fibre channel aqua blue cables cannot exceed 150 meters.
  • 50 μ, 500 MHz multimode fibre channel orange cables cannot exceed 50 meters.
  • 62.5 μ, 200 MHz fibre channel cables cannot exceed 21 meters.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 5241, Dual port FC HBA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5242, Dual Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBA

FC 5242, Dual Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBA, delivers two dual-ported 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs and associated cables. These HBAs connect to the TS7700 Expansion frame.
FC 5242, Dual Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBA is used only for the TS7700 Expansion frames. For situations where customer-supplied Fibre Channel cables connect the TS7700 to the TS7700 Expansion frames, and a 16 Gb/second rate dictates, the following maximum length restrictions apply:
  • 50 μ, 2000 MHz multimode Fibre Channel aqua blue cables cannot exceed 100 meters.
  • 50 μ, 500 MHz multimode Fibre Channel orange cables cannot exceed 35 meters.

Refer to FC 5242, Dual Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5267, 1 TB cache enablement

FC 5267, 1 TB cache enablement, delivers a key to enable a 1 TB increment of disk cache to store virtual volumes. Enabling a cache increment does not guarantee that amount of additional cache capacity. The amount of additional cache capacity provided is limited by the capacity of the underlying physical cache installed.

This feature is available only with the TS7740.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06.

Refer to FC 5267, 1 TB cache enablement in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5268, 100 MB/sec increment

FC 5268, 100 MB/sec increment, delivers a key to enable an additional 100 MB/sec increment of potential Peak Data Throughput. Enabling a data throughput increment does not guarantee that the overall TS7700 performs at that data throughput level. However, installation of the maximum allowed feature codes results in unrestricted peak data throughput capabilities.
A maximum of 6 instances of 100 MB/sec is allowed on a 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA, where FC 9268 represents the first instance for a 3957-VEA. If FC 3441, FC 3442, or FC 3443 is installed, a maximum of 10 instances of 100 MB/sec is allowed on the 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB, where FC 9268 represents the first instance for a 3957-VEB. If FC 3438 or FC 3439 is installed, a maximum of 25 instances of 100 MB/sec is allowed on the 3957-V07, 3957-VEB, or 3957-VEC where FC 9268 represents the first instance for a 3957-VEB or 3957-VEC.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes

FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes, increases by 200,000 the number of virtual volumes supported on a cluster. You can use multiple increments of this feature to increase the maximum number of supported virtual volumes from one million (default) to four million. Fifteen instances of FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes are required to support a new maximum of four million virtual volumes.

In a grid configuration, the maximum number of supported virtual volumes is determined by the cluster having the fewest installed instances of FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes. In order to increase the number of supported virtual volumes across a grid, the required number of FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes, must be installed on each cluster in the grid.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5271, Selective device access control

FC 5271, Selective device access control, authorizes the use of a set of Management Class policies that allow only certain logical control units or subsystem IDs within a composite library to have exclusive access to one or more volumes. Each instance of this feature enables definition of eight selective device access groups. The default group provides a single access group, resulting in nine total possible access groups. In a grid configuration, FC 5271, Selective device access control, must be installed on each cluster in the grid before any selective device access control policies can be defined in that grid.

In a grid configuration, FC 5271, Selective device access control, must be installed on each cluster in the grid before any selective device access control policies can be defined in that grid.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA.

Refer to FC 5271, Selective device access control in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5272, Enable disk encryption - Local Key Management

FC 5272, Enable disk encryption - Local Key Management, delivers a product license key to enable disk-based encryption using keys managed by the disk controller.

Refer to FC 5272, Enable disk encryption - Local Key Management in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5273, TS7720/TS7760 Tape Attach enablement

FC 5273, TS7720/TS7760 Tape Attach enablement, enables the TS7720 or TS7760 to be connected to a TS3500 or TS4500 Tape Library with Machine Type 3952 tape drives dedicated to the TS7700.

Refer to FC 5273, TS7720/TS7760 Tape Attach enablement in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5274, Enable 1 TB Pending Tape Capacity

Each instance of FC 5274, Enable 1 TB Pending Tape Capacity enables up to 1 TB of data to be pending migration to physical tape.

Refer to FC 5274, Enable 1 TB Pending Tape Capacity in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5275, Additional virtual devices

Each instance of FC 5275, Additional virtual devices, enables up to 16 additional virtual devices (virtual tape drives).

Refer to FC 5275, Additional virtual devices in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5276, Enable disk encryption - External Key Management

FC 5276, Enable disk encryption - External Key Management, delivers a product license key to enable disk-based encryption using keys managed by an external key manager.

Refer to FC 5276, Enable disk encryption - External Key Management in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Field

FC 5277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Field, delivers a DVD containing a PKCS #12 file containing the X.509 certificate required for communication with the external key manager.

Refer to FC 5277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Field in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5512, TS3000 System Console KVM display, keyboard, mouse

FC 5512, TS3000 System Console KVM display, keyboard, mouse, provides the KVM display, keyboard, mouse and mounting hardware.

Refer to FC 5512, TS3000 System Console KVM display, keyboard, mouse in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5626, Plant installation of 3957-VEA

FC 5626, Plant installation of 3957-VEA, allows the factory installation of a TS7720 Server (3957-VEA) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9350, Plant Install against the 3957-VEA when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5626, Plant installation of 3957-VEA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5627, Install 3957-VEB

FC 5627, Install 3957-VEB allows installation of a TS7720 Server in a 3952 F05 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 F05 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA to remove the existing 3957-VEA as well as FC 9350, Plant Install or FC 9351, Field merge TS7700 Server in 3952 F05 against the TS7720 Server when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 5627, Install 3957-VEB in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5628, Plant installation of 3957-V06

FC 5628, Plant installation of 3957-V06, allows plant installation of a TS7740 3957-V06 into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9350, Plant Install, against the TS7740 3957-V06 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5628, Plant installation of 3957-V06 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5629, Install 3957-V07

FC 5629, Install 3957-V07 allows installation of a TS7740 Server in a 3952 F05 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 F05 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA to remove the existing 3957-V06, as well as FC 9350, Plant Install or FC 9351, Field merge TS7700 Server in 3952 F05 against the TS7740 Server when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 5629, Install 3957-V07 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5630, Install 3957-VEC

FC 5630, Install 3957-VEC, allows installation of a TS7700 Server in a 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9350, Plant Install against the TS7700 Server when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5630, Install 3957-VEC in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5635, Plant installation of 3956-CS8

FC 5635, Plant installation of 3956-CS8, allows the factory installation of a TS7720 Cache Controller (3956-CS8) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install against the 3956-CS8 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5635, Plant installation of 3956-CS8 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5636, Plant installation of 3956-CS7

FC 5636, Plant installation of 3956-CS7, allows the factory installation of a TS7720 Cache Controller (3956-CS7) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install against the 3956-CS7 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5636, Plant installation of 3956-CS7 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5638, Plant installation of 3956-CC6

FC 5638, Plant installation of 3956-CC6, allows factory installation of a TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC6) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install, against the 3956-CC6 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5638, Plant installation of 3956-CC6 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5639, Plant installation of 3956-CC7

FC 5639, Plant installation of 3956-CC7 allows factory installation of a TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC7) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install against the 3956-CC7 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5639, Plant installation of 3956-CC7 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5640, Plant installation of 3956-CC8

FC 5640, Plant installation of 3956-CC8, allows the factory installation of a TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC8) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install against the 3956-CC8 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5640, Plant installation of 3956-CC8 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5641, Plant installation of 3956-CX7

FC 5641, Plant installation of 3956-CX7, allows the factory installation of a TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX7) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9354, Plant Install against the 3956-CX7 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5641, Plant installation of 3956-CX7 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5642, Field installation of 3956-CX7

FC 5642, Field installation of 3956-CX7, allows the field installation of a TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX7) into an existing customer 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 7312, TS7740 Base frame against the 3952 Tape Frame and FC 9355, Field merge against the 3956-CX7 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5642, Field installation of 3956-CX7 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5646, Plant installation of 3956-XS7

FC 5646, Plant installation of 3956-XS7, allows the factory installation of a TS7720 Cache Drawer (3956-XS7) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 7322, TS7720 Base frame or FC 7323, TS7720 Storage expansion frame against the 3952 Tape Frame and FC 9354, Plant Install against the 3956-XS7 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5646, Plant installation of 3956-XS7 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5647, Field installation of 3956-XS7

FC 5647, Field installation of 3956-XS7, allows the field installation of a TS7720 Cache Drawer (3956-XS7) into an existing 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 7322, TS7720 Base frame or FC 7323, TS7720 Storage expansion frame against the 3952 Tape Frame and FC 9355, Field merge against the 3956-XS7 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5647, Field installation of 3956-XS7 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5648, Plant installation of 3956-CX6

FC 5648, Plant installation of 3956-CX6, allows plant installation of a TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX6) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9354, Plant Install, against the 3956-CX6 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5648, Plant installation of 3956-CX6 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5649, Field installation of 3956-CX6

FC 5649, Field installation of 3956-CX6, allows the field installation of a TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX6) into an existing customer 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9355, Field merge against the 3956-CX6 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 5649, Field installation of 3956-CX6 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5651, Plant installation of 3956-CS9

FC 5651, Plant installation of 3956-CS9, allows plant installation of a TS7720 Cache Controller (3956-CS9) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install, against the 3956-CS9 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5651, Plant installation of 3956-CS9 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5652, Plant installation of 3956-CC9

FC 5652, Plant installation of 3956-CC9, allows plant installation of a TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC9) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install, against the 3956-CC9 when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 5652, Plant installation of 3956-CC9 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5653, Plant installation of 3956-CX9

FC 5653, Plant installation of 3956-CX9, allows plant installation of a TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX9) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9354, Plant Install, against the 3956-CX9 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5652, Plant installation of 3956-CC9 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5654, Field installation of 3956-CX9

FC 5654, Field installation of 3956-CX9, allows the field installation of a TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX9) into an existing customer 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9355, Field merge against the3956-CX9 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5654, Field installation of 3956-CX9 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5655, Plant installation of 3956-XS9

FC 5655, Plant installation of 3956-XS9, allows plant installation of a TS7720 Cache Drawer (3956-XS9) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9354, Plant Install against the 3956-XS9 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5655, Plant installation of 3956-XS9 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5656, Field installation of 3956-XS9

FC 5656, Field installation of 3956-XS9, allows the field installation of a TS7720 Cache Drawer (3956-XS9) into an existing customer 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9355, Field merge against the 3956-XS9 when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5656, Field installation of 3956-XS9 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5657, Plant installation of 3956-CSA

FC 5657, Plant installation of 3956-CSA, allows the factory installation of a TS7700 Cache Controller (3956-CSA) into a new 3952 Tape Frame coming from the plant. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install, against the 3956-CSA when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5657, Plant installation of 3956-CSA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5658, Plant installation of 3956-XSA

FC 5658, Plant installation of 3956-XSA, allows the factory installation of a TS7700 Cache Drawer (3956-XSA) into a new 3952 Tape Frame coming from the plant. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9354, Plant Install against the 3956-XSA when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5658, Plant installation of 3956-XSA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5659, Field installation of 3956-XSA

FC 5659, Field installation of 3956-XSA, allows the field installation of a TS7700 Cache Drawer (3956-XSA) into an existing customer 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

You must also order FC 9355, Field merge against the 3956-XSA when ordering this feature.

Refer to FC 5659, Field installation of 3956-XSA in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5758, Integrated control path

FC 5758, Integrated control path, provides the Ethernet switches and cables to manage the network address translation between the Management Interface on the customer's network, and the internal TS7700 network.

Refer to FC 5758, Integrated control path in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 5759, Integrated control path

FC 5759, Integrated control path, provides the router cables necessary to create the control path between the TS7740 and the Library Manager.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA. It is still available for use with a 3957-V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 5759, Integrated control path in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 6000, Intraframe fibre cable to 3956-CC6

FC 6000, Intraframe fibre cable to 3956-CC6, provides one 1m fibre cable and is also used to connect TS7740 Cache Drawers.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 6000, Intraframe fibre cable to 3956-CC6 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 6003, Intraframe fibre cable to 3957-V06

FC 6003, Intraframe fibre cable to 3957-V06, provides one 2m fibre cable.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 6003, Intraframe fibre cable to 3957-V06 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7113, 16 TB SATA storage

FC 7113, 16 TB SATA storage, installs a complete set of 16 1000 GB, 7,200rpm, SATA disk drive modules in a TS7720 Cache Controller (3956-CS7) or TS7720 Cache Drawer (3956-XS7), providing 16 TB of unformatted disk storage capacity. Usable capacity is 10 TB with RAID 6 formatting.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 7113, 16 TB SATA storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7114, 32 TB SATA storage

FC 7114, 32 TB SATA storage, installs a complete set of 16 2000 GB, 7200 rpm, SATA disk drive modules in the TS7720 Cache Controller (3956-CS8), providing 32 TB of unformatted disk storage capacity.
Note: Usable capacity is approximately 22 TB when used with RAID 6 formatting.

Refer to FC 7114, 32 TB SATA storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7115, 36 TB SAS storage

FC 7115, 36 TB SAS storage, installs a complete set of 12 encryption-capable, 3 TB, 7200 rpm, SAS disk drive modules in the TS7720 Cache Controller (3956-CS9), providing 36 TB of unformatted disk storage capacity.
Note: Usable capacity is approximately 24 TB when used with RAID 6 formatting.

Refer to FC 7115, 36 TB SAS storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7116, 33 TB SAS storage

FC 7116, 33 TB SAS storage, installs a complete set of 11 encryption-capable, 3 TB, 7200 rpm, SATA disk drive modules in the TS7720 Cache Drawer (3956-XS9), providing 33 TB of unformatted disk storage capacity.
Note: Usable capacity is approximately 24 TB when used with RAID 6 formatting.

Refer to FC 7116, 33 TB SAS storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7117, 48 TB SAS Storage

FC 7117, 48 TB SAS Storage, installs a complete set of 12 encryption-capable, 4 TB, 7200 rpm, SAS disk drive modules, providing 48 TB of unformatted disk storage capacity.
Note: Approximately 31.43 TB useable capacity with dynamic disk pooling.

Refer to FC 7117, 48 TB SAS Storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7120, 1.7 TB fibre storage

FC 7120, 1.7 TB fibre storage, installs a complete set of 16 fibre channel-capable disk drive modules in the TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC6) or, TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX6) providing 1.7 TB of usable storage capacity.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 7120, 1.7 TB fibre storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7121, 3.43 TB fibre storage

FC 7121, 3.43 TB fibre storage, installs a complete set of 16 300 GB, 15k rpm, fibre channel-capable disk drive modules in the TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC7) or TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX7), providing 3.43 TB of usable storage capacity.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 7121, 3.43 TB fibre storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7123, 9.6 TB Fibre storage

FC 7123, 9.6 TB Fibre storage, installs a complete set of 16 600 GB, 15k rpm, fibre channel-capable disk drive modules in the TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC8), providing 9 TB of unformatted storage capacity.
Note: Usable capacity is 6.86 TB when used with RAID 5 formatting.

Refer to FC 7123, 9.6 TB Fibre storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7124, 13.2 TB SAS storage

FC 7124, 13.2 TB SAS storage, installs a complete set of 22 600 GB, 10k rpm, SAS disk drive modules in the TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC9), providing 13.2 TB of unformatted storage capacity. Usable capacity is 9.3 TB when used with RAID 6 formatting.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 7124, 13.2 TB SAS storage in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7312, TS7740 Base frame

FC 7312, TS7740 Base frame, identifies this 3952 Tape Frame as the base unit for the TS7740.

Refer to FC 7312, TS7740 Base frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7322, TS7720 Base frame

FC 7322, TS7720 Base frame identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as the base unit for a TS7720.

Refer to FC 7322, TS7720 Base frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7323, TS7720 Storage expansion frame

FC 7323, TS7720 Storage expansion frame, identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as the disk storage expansion unit for a TS7720.

Refer to FC 7323, TS7720 Storage expansion frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7330, TS7740 Encryption-capable base frame

FC 7330, TS7740 Encryption-capable base frame, identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as an encryption-capable base unit for a TS7740.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 7330, TS7740 Encryption-capable base frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7331, TS7720 Encryption-capable base frame

FC 7331, TS7720 Encryption-capable base frame, identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as an encryption-capable base unit for a TS7720.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 7331, TS7720 Encryption-capable base frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7332, TS7720 Encryption-capable expansion frame

FC 7332, TS7720 Encryption-capable expansion frame, identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as an encryption-capable disk storage expansion unit for a TS7720. You can attach one expansion frame (FC 7332) to a base frame using FC 7331. You can attach one expansion frame (FC 7332) to a base frame using FC 7322, provided no other expansion frames (FC 7323) are attached.

Refer to FC 7332, TS7720 Encryption-capable expansion frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7333, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame

FC 7333, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame, identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as an encryption-capable base unit for a TS7700.

Refer to FC 7333, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7334, TS7700 Encryption-capable expansion frame

FC 7334, TS7700 Encryption-capable expansion frame, identifies a 3952 Tape Frame as an encryption-capable disk storage expansion unit for a TS7700. You can attach up to two expansion frames (FC 7334) to a base frame (FC 7331) when no TS7720 Encryption Capable Expansion Frames (FC 7332) are attached. You can attach one expansion frame (FC 7334) to a TS7720 Encryption Capable Base Frame (FC 7331) when one TS7720 Encryption Capable Expansion Frame (FC 7332) is already attached. You can attach up to two expansion frames (FC 7334) to the TS7700 Encryption Capable Base Frame (FC 7333).

Refer to FC 7334, TS7700 Encryption-capable expansion frame in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7403, Enable first expansion drawer

FC 7403, Enable first expansion drawer, is required on a TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC7) to allow attachment of the first TS7740 Cache Drawer (3956-CX7) in its storage string. If no cache drawers are attached to the cache controller, this feature is not required.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 7403, Enable first expansion drawer in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 7404, Encryption

FC 7404, Encryption, enables the use of disk-based encryption on this device.

Refer to FC 7404, Encryption in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9000, Mainframe attachment

FC 9000, Mainframe attachment, is a specify feature that indicates attachment to one of the following host platforms:
  • z/OS®
  • z/VM®
  • z/VSE®
  • zTPF
  • TPF
Restriction: Refer to Supported hosts for supported operating system versions.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA, and effective June 2016 is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V07/VEB. It is still available for use with a 3957-VEC.

Refer to FC 9000, Mainframe attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9013, Attach to TS7700

FC 9013, Attach to TS7700, is a specify feature that indicates attachment to a TS7700. This feature cannot be used with TS7740 servers operating at microcode level 8.5.0.x or later.
Refer to FC 9013, Attach to TS7700 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

FC 9110, Ship with R1.7 machine code

FC 9110, Ship with R1.7 machine code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R1.7 machine code on the TS7700. This feature is supported only on the 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9110, Ship with R1.7 machine code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9111, Ship with R2.0 machine code

FC 9111, Ship with R2.0 machine code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R2.0 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9111, Ship with R2.0 machine code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9112, Ship with R2.1 machine code

FC 9112, Ship with R2.1 machine code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R2.1 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9112, Ship with R2.1 machine code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9113, Ship with R3.0 machine code

FC 9113, Ship with R3.0 machine code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R3.0 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9113, Ship with R3.0 machine code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9114, Ship with R3.1 machine code

FC 9114, Ship with R3.1 machine code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R3.1 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9114, Ship with R3.1 machine code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9115, Ship with R3.2 Machine Code

FC 9115, Ship with R3.2 Machine Code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R3.2 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9115, Ship with R3.2 Machine Code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9116, Ship with R3.3 Machine Code

FC 9116, Ship with R3.3 Machine Code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R3.3 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: This feature was withdrawn on June 2016.

Refer to FC 9116, Ship with R3.3 Machine Code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9217, Attach to 3953 LM

FC 9217, Attach to 3953 LM, is a specify feature that indicates that the TS7740 Server (3957-V06) attaches to a 3953 L05 Library Manager. This feature cannot be used with TS7740 servers operating at microcode code level 8.5.0.x or later.
Refer to FC 9217, Attach to 3953 LM in Table 1 for requirements and other information.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

FC 9218, Attach to 3494 LM

FC 9218, Attach to 3494 LM, is a specify feature that indicates that the TS7740 Server (3957-V06) attaches to a Library Manager in a 3494 Tape Library. Attachment to a 3494 Tape Library is not supported by microcode levels of 8.20.0.xx or later. This feature must be removed before installing a microcode level or 8.20.0.xx or later.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA. It is still available for use with a 3957-V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 9218, Attach to 3494 LM in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9219, Attach to TS3500/TS4500

FC 9219, Attach to TS3500/TS4500 enables the TS7700 Server to attach directly to the TS3500 or TS4500 Tape Library.
Note: 16-Gb Fibre Channel features are required in the 3584 Tape Library frames containing the backend drives.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA, and effective June 2016 is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V07.

Refer to FC 9219, Attach to TS3500/TS4500 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9230, Attach to 3957-V06

FC 9230, Attach to 3957-V06, is a specify feature that indicates a TS7740 Cache Controller (3956-CC6) is attached to a TS7740 Server (3957-V06). This feature occurs on the 3956-CC6 order.

You must also order FC 9352, Plant Install, against the IBM TS7700 and FC 5638, Plant installation of 3956-CC6, against the 3952 Tape Frame when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.

Refer to FC 9230, Attach to 3957-V06 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9268, Plant installation of 100 MB/s throughput

FC 9268, Plant installation of 100 MB/s throughput, delivers a key to enable the first 100-MB/sec increment of potential peak data throughput on the TS7720 Server (3957-VEA or 3957-VEB) or the TS7760 Server (3957-VEC). Enabling a data throughput increment does not guarantee that the overall TS7700 performs at that data throughput level. However, installation of the maximum allowed number of features results in unrestricted peak data throughput capabilities. This feature is restricted to new factory installation and represents the first 100-MB/s increment.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA. It is still available for use with a 3957-V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 9268, Plant installation of 100 MB/s throughput in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Plant

FC 9277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Plant, instructs Manufacturing to install a PKCS #12 file containing the X.509 certificate required for communication with the external key manager.

Refer to FC 9277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Plant in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9323 Expansion frame attachment

FC 9323 Expansion frame attachment indicates that a 3952 Tape Frame (base frame) used with a TS7720 or TS7760 is attached to a 3952 Storage Expansion Frame.

Refer to FC 9323 Expansion frame attachment in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9339, Replacing TS7740 System

FC 9339, Replacing TS7740 System, instructs Manufacturing to ship the installation instructions to replace an existing TS7740 system with this new TS7700 system.

Refer to FC 9339, Replacing TS7740 System in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9350, Plant Install

FC 9350, Plant Install, allows the plant installation of a TS7700 Server (3957-VEC) into a new 3952 Tape Frame. This feature occurs on the TS7700 Server order.

You must also order FC 5630, Install 3957-VEC, against the 3952 Tape Frame when ordering this feature for the 3957-VEC.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA, and effective June 2016 is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V07/VEB. It is still available for use with a 3957-VEC.

Refer to FC 9350, Plant Install in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9351, Field merge TS7700 Server in 3952 F05

FC 9351, Field merge TS7700 Server in 3952 F05, allows the field merge of a TS7700 Server into an existing installed 3952 Tape Frame.

You must also order FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA, against the 3952 Tape Frame. when ordering this feature.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V07/VEB effective June 2016. It is still available for use with a 3957-VEC.

Refer to FC 9351, Field merge TS7700 Server in 3952 F05 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9352, Plant Install

FC 9352, Plant Install, allows the factory installation of a TS7700 Cache Controller into a new 3952 Tape Frame coming from the plant.

If installing a 3956-CS9, you must also order FC 5651, Plant installation of 3956-CS9 against the 3952 Tape Frame.

If installing a 3956-CSA, you must also order FC 5657, Plant installation of 3956-CSA against the 3952 Tape Frame.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn for the 3956-CC6, 3956-CC7, 3956-CC8, 3956-CC8, and 3956-CS8.

Refer to FC 9352, Plant Install in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9353, Field merge in 3952 F05

FC 9353, Field merge in 3952 F05, allows the field merge of a TS7720 Cache Controller into a customer installed 3952 Tape Frame.

This feature must be installed on the TS7720 Cache Controller and FC 5637 must be ordered against the 3952 Tape Frame.

Refer to FC 9353, Field merge in 3952 F05 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9354, Plant Install

FC 9354, Plant Install, allows the factory installation of a TS7700 Cache Drawer into a new 3952 Tape Frame coming from the plant.

If installing a 3956-CX9, you must also order FC 5653, Plant installation of 3956-CX9 against the 3952 Tape Frame.

If installing a 3956-XS9, you must also order FC 5655, Plant installation of 3956-XS9 against the 3952 Tape Frame.

If installing a 3956-XSA, you must also order FC 5658, Plant installation of 3956-XSA against the 3952 Tape Frame.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn for the 3956-CX6, 3956-CX7, and 3956-XS7.

Refer to FC 9354, Plant Install in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9355, Field merge

FC 9355, Field merge, is a specify code that allows the field merge of a TS7700 Cache Drawer into a previously installed 3952 Tape Frame.

If installing a 3956-CX7, you must also order FC 5642, Field installation of 3956-CX7 against the 3952 Tape Frame.

If installing a 3956-XS7, you must also order FC 5647, Field installation of 3956-XS7 against the 3952 Tape Frame.

If installing a 3956-XSA, you must also order FC 5659, Field installation of 3956-XSA against the 3952 Tape Frame model F06.

Refer to FC 9355, Field merge in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, plant

FC 9461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, plant, allows the factory installation of 16 GB RAM in the TS7700 Server. This feature is supported only on the 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA.
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA. It is still available for use with a 3957-V07/VEB.

Refer to FC 9461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, plant in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9700, No factory cables

FC 9700, No factory cables, instructs the plant not to ship any FICON cables with the TS7700 Server .
Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06/VEA, and effective June 2016 is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V07/VEB. It is still available for use with a 3957-VEC.

Refer to 9700FC 9700, No factory cables in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9900, Tape Encryption configuration

Order FC 9900, Tape Encryption configuration when encryption will be used in a 3494 Tape Library, TS3500/TS4500 Tape Library or TS7700 Cluster. It includes publication updates with information on enabling and configuring the library (virtual or real) to support encryption. This feature also provides an encryption key server publication. Customer initiated procedures need to be completed for enabling and configuring the 3494 Tape Library, TS3500/TS4500 Tape Library or TS7700 Cluster to support encryption with the TS11xx encryption capable tape drive.

FC 9900, Tape Encryption configuration is supported only with encryption-capable TS1150/TS1140/TS1130/TS1120 Tape Drives. FC 9900, Tape Encryption configuration, is not supported by 3592 J1A or 3590 Tape Drives.

Note: This feature is withdrawn from use with a 3957-V06.

Refer to FC 9900, Tape Encryption configuration in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9954, NEMA L6-30 power cord

FC 9954, NEMA L6-30 power cord, provides a National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) L6-30 non-watertight, 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 200 V ac to 208 V ac or 240 V ac and 24 A. This power cord is suggested for use in the USA, Canada, Latin America, and Japan. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9954, NEMA L6-30 power cord in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9955, RS 9750 DP power cord

FC 9955, RS 9750 DP power cord, provides a Russellstoll 3750 DP, watertight, 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 200 V ac to 208 V ac or 240 V ac and 24 A. This power cord is suggested for use in the USA (highly recommended in Chicago, Illinois, to conform with local requirements), Canada, Latin America, and Japan. This feature occurs on the 3592 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9955, RS 9750 DP power cord in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9956, IEC 309 power cord

FC 9956, IEC 309 power cord, provides an International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 309 p+n+g, 32 A plug, 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 230 V ac and can safely carry 24 A in all countries. This power cord is suggested for use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9956, IEC 309 power cord in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9957, PDL 4.3 power cord

FC 9957, PDL 4.3 power cord, provides a PDL 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 230 V ac to 240 V ac and 24 A. This power cord is suggested for use in Australia and New Zealand. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9957, PDL 4.3 power cord in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9958, Korean 4.3-m power cord

FC 9958, Korean 4.3-m power cord, provides a NEMA L6-30 non-watertight, 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 200 V ac to 208 V ac or 240 V ac and 24 A, with a Korean plug. This power cord is suggested for use in North and South Korea. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9958, Korean 4.3-m power cord in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9959, Unterminated power cord

FC 9959, Unterminated power cord, provides an unterminated, non-watertight, 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 200 V ac to 208 V ac, or 240 V ac and 24 Amp, with IRAM and BSMI agency certifications. This is the recommended cord for Argentina and Taiwan. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9959, Unterminated power cord in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC 9966, Unterminated power cord (China)

FC 9966, Unterminated power cord (China), provides an unterminated, non-watertight, 4.3-m (14-ft.) power cord, rated for 200 V ac to 208 V ac, or 240 Vac and 24 Amp, with CCC agency certifications. This is the recommended cord for China. This feature occurs on the 3952 Tape Frame order.

Refer to FC 9966, Unterminated power cord (China) in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC AG00, Shipping and Handling - No charge

FC AG00, Shipping and Handling - No charge, indicates Model F05 will have no shipping and handling charge added to the order.

Refer to FC AG00, Shipping and Handling - No charge in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC AGGA, Shipping and Handling - F06

FC AGGA, Shipping and Handling - F06, indicates each 3952 Tape Frame on the order will have a shipping and handling charge added to the order.

Refer to FC AGGA, Shipping and Handling - F06 in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

FC AGK0, Ship with R4.0 Machine Code

FC AGK0, Ship with R4.0 Machine Code, instructs factory installation of the latest manufacturing level of R4.0 machine code on the TS7700.
Note: The machine code levels on the 3957-VEC server and the 3952 F06 frames must be the same.

Refer to FC AGK0, Ship with R4.0 Machine Code in Table 1 for requirements and other information.

Table 1. TS7700 features
Feature Minimum Maximum Requirements Installation Removable?
FC 0201, 9-micron LC/LC 31-meter 2 8 Prerequisite:
You must order EITHER:
  • One instance of FC 9700 OR
  • When FC 3401 is installed, two instances of FC 0201 or FC 0203 for each:
    • FC 3438
    • FC 3439
    OR
  • When FC 3401 is installed, one instance of FC 0201 or FC 0203 for each:
    • FC 3438
    • FC 3439
    • FC 3441
    • FC 3442
    • FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 0202, 9-micron LC/SC 31-meter 2 4
You must order EITHER two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 0201
  • FC 0202
  • FC 0203
  • FC 0204
  • FC 0205
  • FC 0206
OR, one instance of FC 9700
Plant or field Yes
FC 0203, 50-micron LC/LC 31-meter 2 8 Prerequisite:
You must order EITHER:
  • One instance of FC 9700 OR
  • When FC 3401 is installed, two instances of FC 0201 or FC 0203 for each:
    • FC 3438
    • FC 3439
    OR
  • When FC 3401 is installed, one instance of FC 0201 or FC 0203 for each:
    • FC 3438
    • FC 3439
    • FC 3441
    • FC 3442
    • FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 0204, 50-micron LC/SC 31-meter 2 4
You must order EITHER two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 0201
  • FC 0202
  • FC 0203
  • FC 0204
  • FC 0205
  • FC 0206
OR, one instance of FC 9700
Plant or field Yes
FC 0205, 62.5-micron LC/LC 31-meter 2 4
You must order EITHER two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 0201
  • FC 0202
  • FC 0203
  • FC 0204
  • FC 0205
  • FC 0206
OR, one instance of FC 9700
Plant or field Yes
FC 0206, 62.5-micron LC/SC 31-meter 2 4
You must order EITHER two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 0201
  • FC 0202
  • FC 0203
  • FC 0204
  • FC 0205
  • FC 0206
OR, one instance of FC 9700
Plant or field Yes
FC 0521, Functional enhancement field 0 No Maximum This feature is a one-time code update. It includes the minimum level of library manager microcode required to support the current level of TS7700 microcode. Field only No
FC 0983, TAA Compliance 0 1 None Plant only No
FC 1030, 1Gb grid copper connection 0 2

This feature is available as a concurrent MES. This feature is mutually exclusive with FC 1031. You must order two of EITHER FC 1030 OR FC 1031.

Plant or field Yes
FC 1031, 1Gb optical SW connection 0 2 This feature is available as a concurrent MES.

This feature is mutually exclusive with FC 1030. You must order two of EITHER FC 1031 OR FC 1030.

Plant or field Yes
FC 1032, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection 0 2 This feature is mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 1030
  • FC 1031
  • FC 1033
You must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1030
  • FC 1031
  • FC 1032
  • FC 1033
Plant or field Yes
FC 1033, 1 Gb grid dual port optical SW connection 0 2 This feature is mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 1030
  • FC 1031
  • FC 1032
You must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1030
  • FC 1031
  • FC 1032
  • FC 1033
Plant or field Yes
FC 1034, Enable dual port grid connection 0 1 Prerequisites: Two instances of one of the following on the 3957-V06/VEA:
  • FC 1032
  • FC 1033
on the 3957-V07/VEB:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
or on the 3957-VEC:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
  • FC 1038
Plant or field No
FC 1035, 10 Gb grid optical LW connection 0 2 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
You must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1035
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
Plant or field Yes
FC 1036, 1 Gb grid dual port copper connection 0 2 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 1037
  • FC 1038
You must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
  • FC 1038
Plant or field Yes
FC 1037, 1 Gb dual port optical SW connection 0 2 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1038
You must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
  • FC 1038
Plant or field Yes
FC 1038, 10 Gb dual port optical LW connection 0 2 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
You must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
  • FC 1038
Plant or field Yes
FC 1903, Power Distribution Unit 1 1 This feature is required if you are ordering FC 7312, FC 7322, FC 7330, FC 7331, FC 7333, or FC 7334. Plant only No
FC 1904, Switching PDU 0 1 Prerequisite: FC 1903
Required when FC 2725 is installed.
Plant or field No
FC 2704, TS3000 System Console expansion 26-port Ethernet switch/rackmount 0 1
Prerequisites:
  • FC 4641
  • One instance of FC 2704, FC 2714, FC 2715, FC 2724, FC 2725, or FC 2732

Corequisite: FC 7330 when ordered against the 3952 F05.

Plant or field Yes
FC 2714, Console expansion 0 1 Mutually exclusive with FC 2715. You must order one instance of either FC 2714 or FC 2715.
Prerequisites: This feature must attach to one of the following:
  • FC 2720
  • FC 2721
  • FC 2722
  • FC 2730
  • FC 2732
  • FC 2718 (obsolete)
Attachment to FC 2713 is not allowed.
Plant or field Yes
FC 2715, Console attachment 0 1 Mutually exclusive with FC 2714. You must order one instance of either FC 2714 or FC 2715.
Prerequisites: This feature must attach to one of the following:
  • FC 2714
  • FC 2720
  • FC 2721
  • FC 2722
  • FC 2730
  • FC 2732
  • FC 2718 (obsolete)
Attachment to FC 2713 is not allowed.
Plant or field Yes
FC 2719, Console upgrade 0 1

When FC 2714/FC 2715 are installed on a 3957-V06, this feature and FC 2718, FC 2720, or FC 2721 must be installed on the same machine type model.

Support for this feature on the 3957-V06 was withdrawn on December 5, 2008. To use this feature, order it against the 3953 F05 Tape Frame.
Field No
FC 2720, TS3000 System Console 0 1 You must order one of FC 2714, FC 2715, or FC 2720. Support for this feature on the 3957-V06 was withdrawn on December 5, 2008. To use this feature, order it against the 3953 F05 Tape Frame. Plant only No
FC 2721, Rack mountable TS3000 System Console 0 1 You can install the TS3000 System Console FC 2721 on the 3953 F05 Tape Frame connecting to the TS7740 using FC 2714 or FC 2715. Plant or field Yes
FC 2725, Rackmount TS3000 System Console 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7333
Corequisites:
  • FC 1904
  • FC 2704
  • FC 2748
  • FC 5512
Plant or field Yes
FC 2730, TS3000 System Console 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 1904
  • FC 2719
You must order one instance of one of the following:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 7313
  • FC 7322
Plant or field No
FC 2734, TS3000 System Console USB modem 0 1 Prerequisite: FC 2724

Corequisite: FC 7330 when ordered against the 3952 F05.

Note: This feature has been withdrawn.
Plant or field Yes
FC 2748, Optical drive 0 1 Corequisite: FC 2725 Plant or field Yes
FC 3401, Enable 8 Gb FICON dual port 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 3438 or FC 3439
  • One instance of FC 9700 OR two instances of EITHER FC 0201 OR FC 0204 for each instance of FC 3438 or FC 3439 installed
Note: Unless No Factory Cables (FC 9700) has been selected, two cables are required for each active FICON port. When installing FC 3401, include two FC 0201 cables for each FC 3439 FICON card configured, and two FC 0203 for each FC 3448 FICON card configured.
Plant only No
FC 3438, 8 Gb FICON Short Wavelength Attachment 0 4 Corequisite:
  • FC 3462
  • Total quantities of 0, 2, or 4 of FC 3438 and FC 3439
You must order at least two instances of any of the following features:
  • FC 3441
  • FC 3442
  • FC 3443
  • FC 3438
  • FC 3439
Mutually exclusive with FC 3441, FC 3442, and FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 3439, 8 Gb FICON Long Wavelength Attachment 0 4 Corequisite:
  • FC 3462
  • Total quantities of 0, 2, or 4 of FC 3438 and FC 3439
You must order at least two instances of any of the following features:
  • FC 3441
  • FC 3442
  • FC 3443
  • FC 3438
  • FC 3439
Mutually exclusive with FC 3441, FC 3442, and FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 3441, FICON short-wavelength attachment 0 4 This feature is available as a concurrent MES.
You must order this feature in quantities of zero, two, or four. The total quantity of all the following features must be 2 or 4:
  • FC 3441
  • FC 3442
  • FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 3442, FICON long-wavelength attachment 0 4 This feature is available as a concurrent MES.
You must order this feature in quantities of zero, two, or four. The total quantity of all the following features must be 2 or 4:
  • FC 3441
  • FC 3442
  • FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 3443, FICON 10-km long-wavelength attachment 0 4 This feature is available as a concurrent MES.
You must order this feature in quantities of zero, two, or four. The total quantity of all the following features must be 2 or 4:
  • FC 3441
  • FC 3442
  • FC 3443
Plant or field Yes
FC 3461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, field 0 1 Mutually exclusive with FC 9461 Field only No
FC 3462, 16 GB memory upgrade 0 1 Prerequisite: Microcode level 8.31.0.x or later. Plant or field No
FC 3488, 4 Gb Fibre Channel Switch 0 6 You must order two instances of this feature for each of the following features ordered:
  • FC 9013
  • FC 9020
Prerequisite: One instance of FC 4888 for each pair of FC 3488 ordered.
Plant and Field Yes
FC 4015, Grid enablement 0 1 Prerequisites:
When this feature is installed on a 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA you must order two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 1035
  • FC 1036
  • FC 1037
When this feature is installed on a 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB you must order two instances of EITHER FC 1032 OR FC 1033
Plant or field No
FC 4016, Remove Cluster from Grid 0 99 Prerequisite: FC 4015 Field only No
FC 4017, Cluster cleanup 0 99 Prerequisite: FC 4016 if cluster is part of a grid configuration Field only No
FC 4743, Remove 3957-V06/VEA 0 1 Mutually exclusive with FC 5638.

Corequisites: FC 5627 or FC 5629

Field only No
FC 4879, TS7700 BE Switch Mounting Hardware 0 1 On the 3584 Models L25 & D25:

Mutually exclusive with FC 1951 and FC 2704.

Plant or field No
FC 4880, TS7700 BE 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch 0 2 Prerequisite: FC 4879 Plant or field No
FC 4888, Switch mount kit 0 3 Fibre channel switch types must be the same (2 GB or 4 GB) and cannot be intermixed within FC 4888. Plant or field No
FC 4897, Reinstall 4 Gb FC Switch 0 6 Prerequisites: One FC 4888 for each ordered pair of the following:
  • FC 3487
  • FC 3488
  • FC 4889
  • FC 4890
  • FC 4897
Plant and field Yes
FC 5241, Dual port FC HBA 0 1 Corequisite: FC 9323 is required on the 3952 F05 when this feature is installed.
Prerequisite: FC 5627
Plant or field No
FC 5242, Dual Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBA 0 1 Prerequisite: FC 9323 is required on the 3952 F06 where the 3957-VEC is installed.
Plant or field No
FC 5240, Dual port fibre channel host bus adapter 1 1 You must order one instance of this feature.

Corequisite: FC 9323 is required on 3952 F05 when FC 5626 is installed.

Plant No
FC 5267, 1 TB cache enablement 1 28 This feature is available as a concurrent MES for the TS7740 only. It is not available for the TS7720 .

Total hardware capacity may not be enabled unless appropriate quantities of FC 5267 are ordered. Total usable capacity is 13.42 TB.

Plant or field No
FC 5268, 100 MB/sec increment 1 24 (when installed with a 3957-VEB or 3957-VEC)
25 (when installed with a 3957-V07)
This feature is available as a concurrent MES.
  • If FC 3441, FC 3442, or FC 3443 is installed, a maximum of 10 instances of 100 MB/sec is allowed on the 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB, where FC 9268, Plant installation of 100 MB/s throughput represents the first instance for a 3957-VEB.
  • If FC 3438 or FC 3439 is installed, a maximum of 25 instances of 100 MB/sec is allowed on the 3957-V07, 3957-VEB, or 3957-VEC where FC 9268, Plant installation of 100 MB/s throughput represents the first instance for a 3957-VEB or 3957-VEC.
  • A maximum of 6 instances of 100 MB/sec is allowed on a 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA, where FC 9268 represents the first instance for a 3957-VEA.
Plant or field No
FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes 0 15 This feature is available as a concurrent, customer installed MES. It requires a microcode level of 8.20.0.xx or later.

In a grid configuration, FC 5270, Increased virtual volumes, must be installed on every cluster in the grid to increase the number of supported virtual volumes in that grid.

Prerequisites (for use with 3957-V06 or 3957-VEA):
  • FC 3461
  • FC 9461
Plant or field No
FC 5271, Selective device access control 0 1 This feature is available as a concurrent, customer installed MES.

In a grid configuration, FC 5271, Selective device access control, must be installed on every cluster in the grid to increase the number of supported virtual volumes in that grid.

Plant or field No
FC 5272, Enable disk encryption - Local Key Management 0 1 Prerequisite:
  • FC 9113
Corequisite:
  • FC 7330 is required on the 3952 machine type, where this TS7700 server is installed.
  • FC 7404 is required on each 3956 model in the configuration.
Plant only Yes
FC 5273, TS7720/TS7760 Tape Attach enablement 0 1 Corequisite:

When installed on a TS7720 with a 3957-VEB:

  • FC 5242
  • At least one FC 5274 must be installed with this feature.
When installed on a TS7700 with a 3957-VEC:
  • At least one FC 5274 must be installed with this feature.
Mutually exclusive with:

When installed on a TS7720 with a 3957-VEB:

  • RPQ 8B3604, 2nd Expansion Frame for TS7720
  • TS7720 systems with one TS7720 Expansion Frame (3952-F05 with FC 7323) plus one TS7720 Encryption Capable Expansion Frame (3952-F05 with FC 7332)
Plant or field No
FC 5274, Enable 1 TB Pending Tape Capacity 0 10 Corequisite:
  • FC 5273 must be installed with this feature.
Plant or field No
FC 5275, Additional virtual devices 0 15 Prerequisite:
  • FC 3438 or FC 3439
Note: Installation of this feature requires SMIT (the system management interface tool). For more information, contact your IBM Service Representative.
Plant or field No
FC 5276, Enable disk encryption - External Key Management 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 5272
Prerequisites:
  • FC 9113
Corequisite:
  • FC 7330 is required on the 3952 machine type, where this TS7700 server is installed.
  • FC 7404 is required on each 3956 model in the configuration.
Plant or field No
FC 5277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Field 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 9277
Prerequisites:
  • FC 5276
Field Only No
FC 5512, TS3000 System Console KVM display, keyboard, mouse 0 1 Corequisite: FC 2725 Plant or field Yes
FC 5626, Plant installation of 3957-VEA 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7322
  • At least one instance of FC 5636
  • No more than six total instances of FC 5646 and FC 5647
Corequisite: FC 9350 on 3957-VEA
Plant only Yes
FC 5627, Install 3957-VEB 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 5626 (if on 3957-VEA)
  • FC 5628 (if on 3957-V06)
  • FC 5629 (if on 3957-V07)
Prerequisites:
  • FC 7322
  • FC 4743 if this is a field-installed feature
Corequisites: FC 9350 or FC 9351 on 3957-VEB
Plant or field No
FC 5628, Plant installation of 3957-V06 0†

1‡

5†

6‡

Corequisite: FC 9350 against the IBM TS7700. If you have FC 7312 installed, the minimum requirement is 1.

No minimum of this feature is required for the TS7720 since the first instance is shipped from the plant with FC 9268.

Plant only Yes
† for the TS7720

‡ for the TS7740

FC 5629, Install 3957-V07 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 5626 (if on 3957-VEA)
  • FC 5627 (if on 3957-VEB)
  • FC 5628 (if on 3957-V06)
Prerequisites:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 4743 if this is a field-installed feature
Corequisites: FC 9350 or FC 9351 on 3957-V07
Plant or field No
FC 5630, Install 3957-VEC 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7333
Corequisites: FC 9350 on 3957-VEC
Plant only No
FC 5635, Plant installation of 3956-CS8 0 2 Prerequisites:
  • One instance of EITHER FC 7322 OR FC 7323
  • For each instance of FC 5635 ordered, exactly five instances of FC 5646 are required
Corequisite: FC 9352 is required against the 3956-CS8
Plant only No
FC 5636, Plant installation of 3956-CS7 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 5626
  • FC 7322
Corequisite: FC 9352 on 3956-CS7
Plant only No
FC 5638, Plant installation of 3956-CC6 0 1 Corequisite: FC 9352 against the TS7700 cache controller. If you have FC 7312 installed, the minimum requirement is 1. Plant only No
FC 5639, Plant installation of 3956-CC7 0 2 Prerequisites: One instance of one of the following:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 7313
  • FC 7324
Corequisite: FC 9352 is required on 3956-CC7
Plant only No
FC 5640, Plant installation of 3956-CC8 0 1 Prerequisite: FC 7312

Corequisite: FC 9352 is required on 3956-CC8

Plant only No
FC 5641, Plant installation of 3956-CX7 0 6 Prerequisites:
One instance of one of the following:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 7313
  • FC 7324

FC 5639 is required. Valid total quantities of FC 5641 and FC 5642 are 0, 1, and 3.

Corequisite: FC 9354 is required on 3956-CX6.

Plant only No
FC 5642, Field installation of 3956-CX7 0 6 Prerequisites: One instance of one of the following:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 7313
  • FC 7324

FC 5639 is required. Valid total quantities of FC 5641 and FC 5642 are 0, 1, and 3.

Corequisite: FC 9355 is required on 3956-CX7.

Field only No
FC 5646, Plant installation of 3956-XS7 0 10 Prerequisites:
  • One of FC 7322 or FC 7323
  • FC 5626
  • FC 5636
Corequisite: FC 9354 on 3956-XS7
Valid total quantities of FC 5646 and FC 5647 are:
  • 1 to 6 when used with FC 7322
  • 0 to 10 when used with FC 7323
Plant only No
FC 5647, Field installation of 3956-XS7 0 5 Prerequisites:
  • One of FC 7322 or FC 7323
  • FC 5626
  • FC 5636
Corequisite: FC 9355 on 3956-XS7
Valid total quantities of FC 5646 and FC 5647 are:
  • 1 to 6 when used with FC 7322
  • 0 to 10 when used with FC 7323
Field only No
FC 5648, Plant installation of 3956-CX6 1 3 Corequisite: FC 9354 against the TS7700 cache drawer.

If you have FC 7312 installed, you must order a total of 0, 1, or 3 instances of FC 5648 and FC 5649.

Plant only No
FC 5649, Field installation of 3956-CX6 0 5 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 5638
Mutually exclusive with FC 5639. The total quantity ordered of FC 5649 and FC 5639 must be 0, 1, 3, or 5. When 5 are installed, the first 3 instances are achieved using FC 5648 and the last 2 instances using FC 5649.
Field only No
FC 5651, Plant installation of 3956-CS9 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 5627
  • FC 9352 on the 3956-CS9
  • FC 7331 or FC 7332 on the 3952 F05
Plant only No
FC 5652, Plant installation of 3956-CC9 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7330
  • FC 9352 on the 3956-CC9
Plant only No
FC 5653, Plant installation of 3956-CX9 0 2 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7330
  • FC 9354 on the 3956-CX9
Plant only No
FC 5654, Field installation of 3956-CX9 0 2 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7330
  • FC 9355 on the 3956-CX9
  • No more than two total instances of FC 5652, FC 5653, or FC 5654
Field only No
FC 5655, Plant installation of 3956-XS9 0 15 Prerequisites:
  • FC 5627 and FC 5651
  • FC 9354 on the 3956-XS9
  • One instance of FC 7331 or FC 7332 on the 3952 F05
Valid total quantities of FC 5655 and FC 5656 are:
  • 0 to 15 with FC 7332
Plant only No
FC 5656, Field installation of 3956-XS9 0 15 Prerequisites:
  • FC 5626
  • FC 5636
  • FC 9355 on the 3956-XS9
  • One instance of FC 7331 or FC 7332 on the 3952 F05
Valid total quantities of FC 5655 and FC 5656 are:
  • 0 to 9 with FC 7331
  • 0 to 15 with FC 7332
Field only No
FC 5657, Plant installation of 3956-CSA 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 7333 or FC 7334
  • FC 9352 on the 3956-CSA
Plant only No
FC 5658, Plant installation of 3956-XSA 0 15 Prerequisites:
  • FC 5657
  • FC 9354 on the 3956-XSA
Valid total quantities of FC 5658 and FC 5659 are:
  • 0 to 9 with FC 7333
  • 0 to 15 with FC 7334
Plant only No
FC 5659, Field installation of 3956-XSA 0 15 Prerequisites:
  • FC 5657
  • FC 9355 on the 3956-XSA
Valid total quantities of FC 5658 and FC 5659 are:
  • 0 to 9 with FC 7333
  • 0 to 15 with FC 7334
Field only No
FC 5758, Integrated control path 0 1 Prerequisites:
  • FC 4743
One total instance of:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 7322
  • FC 7330
  • FC 7331
  • FC 7333
Plant only No
FC 5759, Integrated control path 0 1 Prerequisite: FC 7312 Plant only No
FC 6000, Intraframe fibre cable to 3956-CC6 4 4 1-m Cable. One cable will be shipped per feature code. Plant only No
FC 6003, Intraframe fibre cable to 3957-V06 4 4 2-m cable Plant only No
FC 7113, 16 TB SATA storage 1 1 None.
Plant only No
FC 7114, 32 TB SATA storage 1 1 None Plant only No
FC 7115, 36 TB SAS storage 1 1 None Plant only No
FC 7116, 33 TB SAS storage 1 1 None Plant only No
FC 7117, 48 TB SAS Storage 1 1 None Plant only No
FC 7120, 1.7 TB fibre storage, for the TS7740 cache controller† 1 1 1.7 TB is usable capacity. Plant only No
FC 7121, 3.43 TB fibre storage, for the TS7740 cache controller† 1 1 None.
Note: This feature has been withdrawn.
Plant only No
FC 7123, 9.6 TB Fibre storage 1 1 None Plant only No
FC 7124, 13.2 TB SAS storage 1 1 None Plant only No
FC 7312, TS7740 Base frame 0 1
Mutually exclusive with the following:
  • FC 7310
  • FC 7311
  • FC 7315
  • FC 7316
  • 7317
  • 7318
  • 7319
  • 7320
Prerequisites:
  • FC 1903
  • FC 5629
  • FC 5758
  • One instance of FC 5638, FC 5639, OR FC 5640
    • If ordering FC 5638, you must also order FC 5648 OR FC 5649 in quantities of: 0, 1, or 3
    • If ordering FC 5639 or FC 5640, you must also order FC 5641 OR 5642 in quantities of: 0, 1, 3
Plant only No
FC 7322, TS7720 Base frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • FC 1903
  • FC 5758
  • FC 5627
  • FC 5635 OR FC 5636
  • Between one and six instances of FC 5647
Plant only No
FC 7323, TS7720 Storage expansion frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • One additional 3952 F05 with FC 7322 must be located within 10 meters of this frame.
  • FC 1903
  • Two instances of FC 5635
  • Up to 10 total instances of FC 5646 and FC 5647
Plant only  
FC 7330, TS7740 Encryption-capable base frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • FC 1903
  • One instance of FC 2724 can be used with FC 2704, FC 2734, or FC 5512.
  • FC 5629
  • FC 5758
  • FC 9113
  • FC 5652
  • Valid total quantities of FC 5653 and FC 5654 are 0 to 1.
Plant only No
FC 7331, TS7720 Encryption-capable base frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • FC 1903
  • One instance of FC 2724 can be used with FC 2704, FC 2734, or FC 5512.
  • FC 5267
  • FC 5651
  • FC 5758
  • FC 9113
  • Valid total quantities of FC 5655 and FC 5656 are 0 to 9.
Plant only No
FC 7332, TS7720 Encryption-capable expansion frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All TSSC features
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • FC 1903
  • FC 5630
  • FC 5758
  • Ship with R4.0 Machine Code, FC AGK0
  • FC 5657
  • Valid total quantities of FC 5658 and FC 5659 are 0 to 9.
Plant only No
FC 7333, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • FC 1903
  • FC 5630
  • FC 5758
  • Ship with R4.0 Machine Code, FC AGK0
  • FC 5657
  • Valid total quantities of FC 5658 and FC 5659 are 0 to 9.
Plant only No
FC 7334, TS7700 Encryption-capable expansion frame 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • All TSSC features
  • All other 73xx features
Prerequisites:
  • This frame must be installed within 10 meters to an attached TS7700 Base Frame.
  • FC 1903
  • FC 5657
  • Valid total quantities of FC 5658 and FC 5659 are 0 to 15.
Plant only No
FC 7403, Enable first expansion drawer, for the TS7740 cache controller 0 1 If at least one cache expansion drawer is attached to the TS7740 Cache Controller, then this feature is required. Plant or field No
FC 7404, Encryption 0 1 Prerequisite: This feature is required when FC 5272 is installed on the TS7700 Server Plant or field No
FC 9000, Mainframe attachment 1 1 Prerequisite: up to four total instances of any of the following
  • FC 3441
  • FC 3442
  • FC 3443
Plant only No
FC 9013, Attach to TS7700 0 1 Prerequisites: FC 3488 and FC 1901

Mutually exclusive with FC 9010 and FC 9015

Plant and Field No
FC 9110, Ship with R1.7 machine code 0 1 Prerequisites: One of the following feature sets:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 5628
  • FC 5640
OR
  • FC 7322
  • FC 5626
  • FC 5635
Plant only No
FC 9111, Ship with R2.0 machine code 0 1 One instance of any of the following features is required against the 3952 F05 and either the3957-V07 or 3957-VEB:
  • FC 9111
  • FC 9112
  • FC 9113
  • FC 9114
Prerequisites: One of the following feature sets:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 5629
  • FC 5640
OR
  • FC 7322
  • FC 5627
  • FC 5635
Plant only No
FC 9112, Ship with R2.1 machine code 0 1 One instance of any of the following features is required against the 3952 F05 and either the3957-V07 or 3957-VEB:
  • FC 9111
  • FC 9112
  • FC 9113
  • FC 9114
Prerequisites: One of the following feature sets:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 5629
  • FC 5640
OR
  • FC 7322
  • FC 5627
  • FC 5635
Plant only No
FC 9113, Ship with R3.0 machine code 0 1 One instance of any of the following features is required against the 3952 F05 and either the3957-V07 or 3957-VEB:
  • FC 9111
  • FC 9112
  • FC 9113
  • FC 9114
Prerequisites: One of the following feature sets:
  • FC 7312
  • FC 5629
  • FC 5640
OR
  • FC 7322
  • FC 5627
  • FC 5635
Plant only No
FC 9114, Ship with R3.1 machine code 0 1 One instance of any of the following features is required against the 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB:
  • FC 9111
  • FC 9112
  • FC 9113
  • FC 9114
FC 9114 is required against a new 3952 F05 ordered from manufacturing.
Plant only No
FC 9115, Ship with R3.2 Machine Code 0 1 One instance of any of the following features is required against the 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB:
  • FC 9111
  • FC 9112
  • FC 9113
  • FC 9114
  • FC 9115
FC 9115 is required against a new 3952 F05 ordered from manufacturing.
Plant only No
FC 9116, Ship with R3.3 Machine Code 0 1 One instance of any of the following features is required against the 3957-V07 or 3957-VEB:
  • FC 9111
  • FC 9112
  • FC 9113
  • FC 9114
  • FC 9115
  • FC 9116
FC 9116 is required against a new 3952 F05 ordered from manufacturing.
Plant only No
FC 9217, Attach to 3953 LM 0 1 This feature is mutually exclusive with FC 9218. Plant only Yes
FC 9218, Attach to 3494 LM 0 1 This feature is mutually exclusive with FC 9217. This feature is not supported by microcode levels of 8.20.0.xx or later. It must be removed before upgrading to 8.20.0.xx or later. Plant or field Yes
FC 9219, Attach to TS3500/TS4500 0 1 Corequisite: FC 5273. Plant or field No (initially)
FC 9230, Attach to 3957-V06 1 1 Prerequisite: Four instances of FC 6003. Plant only No
FC 9268, Plant installation of 100 MB/s throughput 1 1
In addition to this feature, you can order multiple instances of FC 5268, 100 MB/sec increment against the TS7700:
  • 24 instances of FC 5268 when feature code 3438 or 3439 is installed
  • 9 instances of FC 5268 when feature code 3441, 3442, or 3443 is installed
Plant only No
FC 9277, External Disk Encryption Certificate - Plant 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 5277
Plant only No
FC 9323 Expansion frame attachment 0 2 When installed on an encryption-capable TS7720 Base Frame (3952-F05 containing FC 7331) and attaching an encryption-capable TS7720 Expansion Frame (3952-F05 containing FC 7332) with a 3957-VEB:
  • Maximum quantity of two requires R3.1 machine code or later.
  • FC 5241 is required on the 3957-VEB
  • Nine total instances of FC 5655 and FC 5656 are required.
  • If two (FC 7334) encryption-capable expansion frames are also attached to this base frame, the first expansion frame must contain a total of 15 instances of FC 5655 and FC 5656.
When installed on an encryption-capable TS7720 Base Frame (3952-F05 containing FC 7331) and attaching an encryption-capable TS7700 Expansion Frame (3952-F06 containing FC 7334) with a 3957-VEB:
  • Maximum quantity of two requires R4.0 machine code or later.
  • Nine total instances of FC 5655 and FC 5656 are required.
  • If two (FC 7332) encryption-capable expansion frames are also attached to this base frame, the first expansion frame must contain a total of 15 instances of FC 5655 and FC 5656.
Note: When operating a microcode level of 8.32.0.x or later, VTD_EXEC.155 is not required.
When installed on an encryption-capable TS7760 Base Frame (3952-F06 containing FC 7333) with a 3957-VEC:
  • Maximum quantity of two requires R4.0 machine code or later.
  • FC 5242 is required on the 3957-VEC
  • Nine total instances of FC 5658 and FC 5659 are required.
  • If two (FC 7334) encryption-capable expansion frames are also attached to this base frame, the first (FC 7334) expansion frame must contain a total of 15 instances of FC 5658 and FC 5659.
Plant or field No
FC 9339, Replacing TS7740 System 0 1 Prerequisite: FC 5273 is required on the 3957-VEC installed on 3952 F06    
FC 9350, Plant Install 0 1 Mutually exclusive with:
  • FC 9351
  • FC 4743 on the 3952 F05 Tape Frame.
Corequisite:
  • FC 5628 against 3952 F05
  • FC 5630 against 3952 F06
Plant only No
FC 9351, Field merge TS7700 Server in 3952 F05 0 1

Mutually exclusive with FC 9350
Corequisite: FC 4743 against the 3952 F05

Plant only  
FC 9352, Plant Install 1 1 You must order one instance of FC 9352 OR FC 9353.
Corequisites:
  • FC 5651 against the 3952 F05 if installing a 3956-CS9
  • FC 5652 against the 3952 F05 if installing a 3956-CC9
  • FC 5657 against the 3952 F06 if installing a 3956-CSA
Plant only No
FC 9353, Field merge in 3952 F05 0 1 You must order one of EITHER FC 9352 OR FC 9353.

Corequisite: FC 5637 against the 3952 F05

Plant only No
FC 9354, Plant Install 0 1

You must order one total instance of FC 9354 OR FC 9355.

Corequisite:
  • FC 5658 against the 3952 F06 if installing an 3956-XSA
Plant only No
FC 9355, Field merge 0 1

You must order one total instance of FC 9354 OR FC 9355

Corequisite:
  • FC 5654 against the 3952 F05 if installing a 3956-CX9
  • FC 5656 against the 3952 F05 if installing an 3956-XS9
  • FC 5659 against the 3952 F06 if installing an 3956-XSA
Plant only No
FC 9461, 8 GB Memory upgrade, plant 0 1 Mutually exclusive with FC 3461

This feature is required on all new 3957-V06/VEA TS7700 servers released with microcode level 8.7.0.xx or later.

Plant only No
FC 9700, No factory cables 0 1
You must order EITHER one instance of FC 9700 OR two instances of one of the following:
  • FC 0201
  • FC 0202
  • FC 0203
  • FC 0204
  • FC 0205
  • FC 0206
Plant only Yes
FC 9900, Tape Encryption configuration 0 1 This feature is available as a concurrent MES if the TS11xx encryption capable tape drives were running in native mode prior to the TS7700's current online process. Plant or Field No
FC 9954, NEMA L6-30 power cord 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC 9955, RS 9750 DP power cord 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC 9956, IEC 309 power cord 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC 9957, PDL 4.3 power cord 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC 9958, Korean 4.3-m power cord 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC 9959, Unterminated power cord 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC 9966, Unterminated power cord (China) 0 1 One of FC 9954, 9955, 9956, 9957, 9958, 9959, or 9966. Plant or field Not applicable
FC AG00, Shipping and Handling - No charge 0 1 One of FC AG00 or AGGA is required. Plant only No
FC AGGA, Shipping and Handling - F06 0 1 One of FC AG00 or AGGA is required. Plant only No
FC AGK0, Ship with R4.0 Machine Code 0 1 Prerequisite:
  • FC 7333
FC AGK0 is required against a new 3957-VEC ordered from manufacturing.
FC AGK0 is required against a new 3952 F06 ordered from manufacturing.
Plant only No
† Withdrawn for at least one component. Refer to the Quick reference by component topic in the Related information section to verify availability.