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IBM System Storage TS3310 Tape Library Setup and Operator Guide

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Abstract

The IBM System Storage™ TS3310 Tape Library offers high performance, capacity,
and technology designed for reliability and the heavy demands of tape storage.
This library is highly modular with scalability varying from the base library 5U
control module with up to four additional expansion units for a total of 41U
height. This automated tape library incorporates high-performance IBM LTO
Ultrium Tape Drives for the midrange to enterprise open systems environment.
The LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge has a native data capacity of 1500 GB (3000 GB at 2:1
compression). The LTO Ultrium 4 cartridge has a native data capacity of 800 GB
(1600 GB at 2:1 compression). LTO Ultrium 4 tape drives can read and write
original Ultrium 3 data cartridges and read LTO Ultrium 2 data cartridges. The
LTO Ultrium 3 cartridge has a native data capacity of 400 GB (800 GB at 2:1
compression). LTO Ultrium 3 tape drives can read and write original LTO Ultrium
2 data cartridges and read LTO Ultrium 1 data cartridges.

This manual contains information and instructions necessary for the installation, operation, and service of the IBM System Storage™ TS3310 Tape Library.

Publication Number

GA32-0477-09

Original Publication Date

04 June 2010

Related Information

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

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