IBM TS4500 Technical Specifications
IBM’s TS4500 succeeds the TS3500 in IBM’s enterprise class automated tape library offering. The TS4500 has advanced capabilities for integrated tape drive and media management, supports the z14 and up to 284 drives, scales to 18 frames, and supports the TS1140-1160 and LTO 5 through LTO 8. In addition, the TS4500 provides flexibility to grow from both the right and left side of the first L frame for floorspace flexibility.
| Model | Function | Drive and Cartridge Support | Drive Supported | Frame Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3584-L25 | Library Manager Frame | 12 Drives, 660 Slots | 3592-EH6, 3592-EH7, 3592-EH8 | 17 Expansions, total 18 frames |
| 3584-D25 | Drive and Cartridge Frame | 16 Drives, 740 Slots | 3592-EH6, 3592-EH7, 3592-EH8 | N/A |
| 3584-S25 | Cartridge Only Frame | 1000 Slots – 3592 Media | N/A | N/A |
| 3952-F05 | Tape Controller Frame or TS7700 Frame | Controller, VTS Attachment | 3592-C07, TS7740, TS7720 | Sits outside of the ATL |
| 3952-F06 | TS7760 Frame | TS1100 Series Only (3592) | Sits outside of the ATL |
| Model | Function | Drive and Cartridge Support | Drive Supported | Frame Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3584-L55 | Library Manager Frame | 12 Drives, 730 slots | 3588-F5C, 3588-F6C, 3588-F7C, 3588-F8C | 17 Expansion, total 18 frames |
| 3584-D55 | Drive and Cartridge Frame | 16 Drives, 774 Slots | 3588-F5C, 3588-F6C, 3588-F7C, 3588-F8C | N/A |
| 3584-S55 | Cartridge Only Frame | 1320 Slots – LTO Media | N/A | N/A |
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