Related publications
The publications that are listed in this section are considered suitable for a more detailed discussion of the topics that are covered in this IBM Redbooks publication.
IBM Redbooks publications
The following IBM Redbooks publications provide more information about the topics in this book. Some publications that are referenced in this list might be available in softcopy only:
•Designing an IBM Storage Area Network, SG24-5758
•IBM Linear Tape File System Installation and Configuration, SG24-8090
•IBM Linear Tape File System Enterprise Edition V1.1.1.2: Installation and Configuration Guide, SG24-8143
•IBM System Storage Solutions Handbook, SG24-5250
•IBM System Storage Tape Encryption Solutions, SG24-7320
•IBM System Storage TS7650, TS7650G, and TS7610, SG24-7652
•IBM Tape Solutions for Storage Area Networks and FICON, SG24-5474
•IBM Tivoli Storage Manager as a Data Protection Solution, SG24-8134
•IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape 3592: Presentation Guide, REDP-3749
•IBM TS3500 Tape Library with System z Attachment A Practical Guide to Enterprise Tape Drives and TS3500 Tape Automation, SG24-6789
•IBM TS4500 R2 Tape Library Guide, SG24-8235
•Implementing IBM Tape in i5/OS, SG24-7440
•Implementing IBM Tape in Linux and Windows, SG24-6268
•Implementing IBM Tape in UNIX Systems, SG24-6502
•iSeries in Storage Area Networks A Guide to Implementing FC Disk and Tape with iSeries, SG24-6220
•Tivoli Storage Manager V6.1 Technical Guide, SG24-7718
You can search for, view, download, or order these publications and other Redbooks, IBM Redpapers, web docs, draft, and other materials at the following website:
Other publications
The following publications also are relevant as further information sources:
•IBM System Storage 3592 Tape Drive and Controller Introduction and Planning Guide 3592 Models E06, EU6, E07/EH7, E08/EH8, GA32-0555
•IBM System Storage 3592 Tape Drives and TS1120 Controller Operator Guide for 3592 Models J1A, E05, E06, EU6, E07, J70 and C06, GA32-0556
•IBM System Storage Tape Library Operator Guide, GA32-0560
•IBM System Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Setup, Operator and Service Guide, GC27-2275
•IBM System Storage TS2350 Tape Drive Setup, Operator and Service Guide, GC27-2277
•IBM System Storage TS2360 Tape Drive Setup, Operator and Service Guide, GA32-2228
•IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator and Service Guide, GC27-2212
•IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library and TS3200 Tape Library Setup, Operator, and Service Guide, GA32-0545
•IBM System Storage TS3310 Tape Library Maintenance Information for IBM Service Personnel, GA32-0478
•IBM System Storage TS3310 Tape Library SCSI Reference, GA32-0476
•IBM System Storage TS3310 Tape Library Setup and Operator Guide, GA32-0477
•IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0593
•IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide IBM 3584 Tape Library, GA32-0559
•IBM System Storage TS7600 with ProtecTIER Introduction and Planning Guide, GC53-1193
•IBM System Storage TS7600 with ProtecTIER Introduction and Planning Guide for the 3958 DD4, GC53-1152
•IBM System Storage TS7600 with ProtecTIER Problem Determination Guide for the TS7650 and TS7650G, GC53-1157
•IBM System Storage TS7600 with ProtecTIER User’s Guide, GC53-1156
•IBM Tape Device Drivers Programming Reference, GA32-0566
•IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide, GC27-2130
•IBM Tape Library with ALMS Operator Guide, GA32-0594
•IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive Setup, Operator, and Service Guide, GC26-7708
•IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator and Service Guide, GA32-0461
•IBM TotalStorage 3582 Tape Library Setup, Operator, and Service Guide, GA32-0458
•IBM TotalStorage 3583 Tape Library 3583 Setup and Operator Guide for Multi-Path Libraries, GA32-0411
•IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference, GA32-0450
Online resources
The following websites and URLs also are relevant as further information sources:
•IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Firmware
•IBM 3584 drive and library firmware
•IBM Linear Tape-Open Technology (LTO) products
•IBM LTO overview
•IBM Sales Manual
•IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
•IBM Spectrum Archive EE IBM Knowledge Center
•IBM Spectrum Archive LE IBM Knowledge Center
•IBM Spectrum Archive SDE IBM Knowledge Center
•IBM Storage media
•IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
•IBM System Storage and TotalStorage products
•IBM Tape Storage Systems
•LTO Technology Organization website for information about the technology, formats, and licensing
•The SCSI Trade Association website, which provides information about SCSI standards and terms
•Streaming Lossless Compression Algorithm standard from Ecma International
•Tape device driver downloads
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•IBM Support and downloads
•IBM Global Services