IBM TS7700 5.1 VTL With Power Systems

IBM TS7700 5.1 with Power Systems technology meets the demand for cloud storage tiering, object storage, and data security

IBM TS7700https://www.ibm.com/downloads/cas/ENQEWOB2 is the seventh generation of company’s virtual tape system technology, delivering next-level cybersecurity while maintaining the reliability and availability of the mainframe enterprise storage platform.

This generation was built to support businesses across hybrid multicloud, grid cloud, and object store deployments. In addition to cloud storage tier enhancements around multicloud pool support and cloud-based full disaster recovery capabilities, it optimizes data protection and business continuance for IBM Z data while improving storage economics, system resiliency, and data stability for mission-critical workloads.

TS7770 is built on the Power Systems platform and includes:

• 2×10 core, 3.8GHz processors
• 64GB DDR4 Memory
• 16Gb FICON (up to 4 adapters, 2 ports per adapter, 512 paths per port)
• 1Gb copper and 10Gb longwave grid network (up to 4 ports total)
• 4x16Gb FC attachment to disk cache and tape drives (up to 16 ports)
• SSD or SAS for Power Systems
• Common DS8000 Power Systems hardware, I/O bays, and adapters
• Single-phase power (30A) and 3-phase 400V support
• Primary Ethernet and FC adapters integrated into Power Systems slots

Shortly after the introduction of TS7770 5.0, Big Blue released a second expansion frame for TS7770. This new frame delivers a maximum capacity of 3.9PB for 1 base frame with 2 populated expansion frames.

The firm also released an iRPQ for the clients to install a TS7770 into their own client-supplied 19-inch rack. This iRPQ-8B3721 enables clients to order one TS7770 Server 3957 Model VED, one Cache Controller 3956 Model CSB, and up to 9 Cache Module Model XSBs, as well as all other associated features to be installed in their own client-supplied rack.

Key requirements

• TS7700 servers attach to FICON channels on select IBM Z servers and require the appropriate levels of IBM Z software.
• 16Gb FC switches are required when connecting TS7770 Model VED with a TS3500 or TS4500 tape library.
• Additional features may be required on the TS7770 components or automation frames.

Planned availability date

• September 25, 2020: Field installation of features ordered through Super Shipper are available in all countries, including India
• November 13, 2020: Both plant and field installation for all features and functions in all countries, except plant installation for India
• April 16, 2021: Plant availability for all features and functions available in India