Product Description
The IBM 3573 L4U TS3200 Tape Library (Feature Code: 3573 L4U) is a high-capacity backup solution for IBM Power Systems. This 4U unit provides reliable server storage connectivity for enterprises.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 3573 L4U
- Part Number: Not specified
- CCIN: Not specified
- Capacity: 48 slots, up to 720 TB compressed (LTO-8, 2.5:1)
- Drives: Up to 2 full-high or 4 half-high LTO-3 to LTO-8
- Interface: SAS (e.g., #8047) or Fibre Channel (e.g., #8148)
- Form Factor: 4U standalone or rack-mount
- Features: 3-slot I/O station, barcode reader, remote management
- Warranty: 60-day
- Supported Systems: Power6, Power7, Power8
System Compatibility
The 3573 L4U tape library (3573 L4U) requires PCIe SAS or Fibre Channel adapters in Power6, Power7, or Power8 systems for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Power6: 8203-E4A (Power 520), 8204-E8A (Power 550)
- Power7: 8202-E4B (Power 720), 8205-E6B (Power 740)
- Power8: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824)
- Operating System: IBM i V6R1+ for Power6/Power7, V7R2+ for Power8; AIX 5.3 with 5300-07+ or 6.1+; Linux RHEL 5.1+, SLES 10 SP1+; VIOS 2.1+.
- Adapter Requirements: PCIe SAS (e.g., 5913, EJ0S) or Fibre Channel (e.g., EN0A).
- Restrictions:
- Fits LTO-3 to LTO-8 drives only.
- Incompatible with Power5, Storwize.
- LTO-8 requires IBM i V7R3+ with PTFs.
- Refurbished condition only.
