IBM 3952 Tape Frame Model F07

IBM 3952 Tape Frame Model F07 for IBM TS7700

IBM 3952 Tape Frame Model F07 is a multipurpose frame providing up to 40 EIA units of usable space to contain TS7700 components. The 3952 tape frame includes 2 power distribution units (PDUs) and a switching PDU. The switching PDU is used for the service console power.

TS7700 5.0 builds upon and expands the capabilities of earlier TS7700 offerings while extending enterprise storage system leadership for IBM Z virtual tape systems.

TS7770 5.0 is comprised of:

• TS7770 Server 3957 Model VED
• TS7770 Controller 3956 Model CSB and Cache Module Model XSB
• TS7770 Tape Frame 3952 Model F07

TS7770 supports all the functionality of previous TS7760 solution while delivering these additional enhancements:

• All-flash POWER9 option (775GB SSDs) for IBM POWER9 servers
• Maximum repository capacity of more than 3.94PB before compression
• 10TB 7,200rpm SAS drives
• AES-256 encryption
• Local and external key management support
• IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) KMIP with Transport Layer Security protocol (TLS) 1.2 support (distributed SKLM only)
• DS8000 object store
• Reduction of host MIPs
• Elimination of DFSMShsm recycle processing
• Coexistent object storage and ficon host attachment
• Secure data transfer
• Encrypt data in flight between clusters in a grid using AES128 or AES256 bit encryption
• Operational administration efficiency
• Remote Code Load designed to help reduce coordination costs
• Capacity on demand in 20TB and 100TB increments
• Concurrent cache expansion without business interruption
• Concurrent library service eliminates physical tape recovery downtime
• Enhanced data handling with 200 times longer data retention with expire hold (10 to 2,000)
• Client-supplied rack – iRPQ 8B3721
• Eliminates the need for the 3952-F06 or F07 frame
• Enables clients flexible deployment of the TS7770 in their own industry-standard client-supplied 19-inch rack
• Web updater automates the fix delivery process

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: June 18, 2021