Overview
The overview of the features and functions of the IBM® Diamondback tape library is useful for high-level evaluation of the product
and planning for the implementation of the product.
Introduction to the IBM Diamondback tape library
The Diamondback tape library is a next-generation cloud storage solution that delivers high storage density and integrated management.
Library performance
The library performance values show the relative performance of the systems and are not meant to be absolute indicators of performance in your specific environment. Performance values, such as cartridge inventory times, mount performance, and cartridge move time, are obtained for the tape library by using specific measurements.
Tape drives
The Diamondback supports up to 14 LTO tape drives.
Remote authentication
Tape cartridges
Libraries that are installed with LTO tape drives use LTO tape cartridges.
Supported device drivers
IBM provides device driver support for the LTO and the robotics in the library.
Compatible servers and software
The IBM Diamondback tape library is supported by a wide variety of servers, operating systems, and adapters. There are several ways to determine the servers and software that are supported.
Attachment interfaces
The tape library uses Fibre Channel and SAS interfaces for data transmission with attached tape drives and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for library management communications.
Library sharing
The tape library can be configured into one or more logical libraries that can be shared by multiple applications.
Advanced Library Management System
The Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) allows the locations of cartridges in the tape library to be virtualized.
Control path failover, data path failover, and load balancing
The path failover feature of the tape library ensures the use of a redundant communication path when the primary path fails.
VOLSER ranges
Volume serial (VOLSER) ranges are used to assign cartridges to specific logical libraries in the tape library.
Remote support
Remote support for the IBM Diamondback tape library involves the use of a Call Home feature to detect and solve problems. This is accomplished through an external TSSC device. Remote support requires several important security functions.
Transport Layer Security
The tape library supports transport layer security (TLS), which is a cryptographic protocol that secures HTTPs. The transport layer security (TLS) encrypts HTTPs to provide a bi-directional encryption between the tape library and your browser.
IPv6 functionality
The tape library supports internet protocol (IP) addresses in IPv4 and IPv6 formats.