TS7700 Cluster

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The TS7700 cluster combines the TS7700 with a disk subsystem cache.

The architecture allows more disks or nodes to be added in the future to expand the capabilities of the system. A cluster provides FICON host attachment and up to 496 virtual tape device addresses. In the TS7760T and TS7770T configurations, the cluster includes the disk cache and that part of the tape library assigned to the TS7700.

FICON® connections to the host

The following configurations are supported:
  • (#0201) 9 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter - This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 9 micron single mode fibre cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends, for connection between the Long Wavelength FICON Channel feature and a host system or fibre component long wavelength channel with a 9 micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter.
  • (#0203) 50 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter - This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 50 micron multimode fibre cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends, for connection between the Short Wavelength FICON Channel feature and a host system or fibre component short wavelength channel with a 50 micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter.