Tape frame

A TS7700 is enclosed by a 3948 or 39xx.

A TS7700 frame contains the TS7700 Server, TS7700 Cache, and the TSSC, and additional components such as routersswitches and power distribution units for connection to independent power sources. The TS7700 Tape Frame model F08 houses a TS7780.

Also, a TS7780 can be designated as a TS7780 Storage Expansion Frame to expand the capacity of a TS7700 disk-only Cluster.

Starting with 8.54.1.x release, the tape attach switch is located within the TS7700 frame.

Figure 1. 3948-VEF with 32 Gb Tape Attach switches installed in the F08 frame