IBM Tape Libraries

IBM 3494, 3584, 3583, 3582, 3581 Tape Libraries Technical Specifications
| Machine | Model | # of Drives | Maximum # of Cartridges | Maximum System Capacity | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3494 |
L12, L14, L22: Library D12, D14,D22, D24: Library Frames |
SCSI/FC: 1-32 |
2403- Decreases as controllers/drives are added to frames | Configuration dependant upon drive configuration. Native Physical Capacity up to 1.87 PB | SCSI-2, F/W, Diff PCI, Ultra SCSI, FC, ESCON, FICON 2GB FICON |
| 3584 | L22,L23,L32,L52, L53: Control Frames D22,D23, D32, D42, D52, D53: Expansion Frames | 1 to 72 | 2,481- Decreases as controllers/drives are added to frames | Ultrium 1: 496TB Ultrium 2: 992TB Ultrium 3: 1984TB Ultrium 4: 3968TB |
Ultrium 2: FC Fabric, LVD, HVD |
| 3583 |
L18: 18 Cartridges |
1 to 6 | 72 |
Ultrium 3: 400/800GB |
LVD, HVD, FC |
| 3582 | L23: 23 Cartridges | 1 or 2 | 23 |
Ultrium 3: 400/800GB |
LVD, HVD, FC |
| 3581 | L08: 8 Cartridges | 1 | 8 |
Ultrium 3: 400/800GB |
LVD, HVD, FC |
IBM 3494, 3584, 3583, 3582, 3581 Tape Libraries Physical Specifications
| Machine | Model | Weight pounds | Dimensions in Inches | Operating Environment | Power Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3494 |
L12, L14, L22: Library |
L12: 1233 |
L12/L14/L22/D12/D14/D22/D24: 29.3 x 60.04 x 70.9 |
10° to 38° C (50° to 100° F) 20-80% (non-condensing) |
L12/L14/L22: 1.0 kVA max |
| 3584 |
L22, L23, L32, L52, L53: Base Frame |
D Frames: 440-556lbs |
D22, D23, D52, D53, L22, L23, L52, L53: 30.8 x 47.7 x 70.9 |
16° to 32° C (61° to 90° F) 20-80% (non-condensing) | 8.0 amps at 200-240 VAC; 1.6 kVA |
| 3583 |
L18:18 Cartridges |
145lbs to 257lbs | L18/L36/L72: 27 x 18.9 x 28.9 | 10° to 38° C (50° to 100° F) 20-80% (non-condensing) | 6.0-3.0 amps at 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (max configuration) |
| 3582 | L23: 23 Cartridges | 66.7lbs | 7.7 x 17.9 x 25.8 | 10° to 38° C (50° to 100° F) 20-80% (non-condensing) | 1.5-0.6 amps (RMS) at 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (max configuration) |
| 3581 |
L3B: LTO3 |
12.5lbs | 3.4 x 16.6 x 26.2 table top | 12° to 35° C (54° to 95° F) 20-80% (non-condensing) | 0.7-1.3 amps at 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |

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