Defining 3592 device classes
Device class definitions for 3592, TS1130, TS1140, TS1150, and later devices include
parameters for faster volume-access speeds and drive encryption. To prevent problems when mixing
different generations of 3592 and TS1130 and later drives in a library, review the
guidelines.
Mixing generations of 3592 drives and media in a single library
For optimal performance, do not mix generations of 3592 media in a single library. Media problems can result when different drive generations are mixed. For example, IBM Storage Protect might not be able to read a volume's label.
Controlling data-access speeds for 3592 volumes
You can optimize the storage capacity and improve data-access speeds when you create volumes. By partitioning data into storage pools that have volumes, you can specify the scale capacity percentage to provide maximum storage capacity, or to provide fast access to the volume.
Enabling and disabling 3592 Generation 2 and later drive encryption
With IBM Storage Protect , you can use the following types of drive encryption with drives that are 3592 Generation 2 and later: Application, System, and Library. These methods are defined through the hardware.