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Ibm Ts4500

The IBM TS4500 is a scalable tape library designed for high-density storage and automated handling in open systems, accommodating up to 128 tape drives and over 23,000 cartridges. It features dual active accessors, Elastic Capacity options, and high-density slot technology for efficient space utilization and growth. Additional enhancements include an integrated management console and improved user interface for better usability.

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Ibm Ts4500

The IBM TS4500 is a scalable tape library designed for high-density storage and automated handling in open systems, accommodating up to 128 tape drives and over 23,000 cartridges. It features dual active accessors, Elastic Capacity options, and high-density slot technology for efficient space utilization and growth. Additional enhancements include an integrated management console and improved user interface for better usability.

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IBM TS4500

The IBM TS4500 is a highly scalable, stand-alone tape library that provides high-density tape storage and
high-performance, automated tape handling for open systems environments. Figure 1-21 shows a three-
frame version of the TS4500 tape library. An individual library consists of one base frame and up to 17
expansion frames and can include up to 128 tape drives and more than 23,000 tape cartridges.

The IBM TS4500 tape library provides the following capabilities, which are described in more detail in
the following chapters: High availability dual active accessors with integrated service bays to reduce
inactive service space by 40%. You can use the Elastic Capacity option to eliminate inactive service
space. 27 Chapter 1. Tape technology introduction All of the frames include high-density (HD) slot
technology. You can place additional HD2 frame models in any active position so that the library can
grow from both the right side and the left side of the first L frame. New Single Deep Cell technology.
Integrated management console (IMC) with support for external TSSC/IMC. New user interface for
improved usability. Updated control system. Input/output (I/O) magazine to allow individual cartridge
handling to be performed independently of the library

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