Documentation on TS3500

A couple of weeks ago, I was asked where a customer who had bought a TS3500 and LTO4 could find information on the subject. I made a little summary of the sources I usually refer customers to. It can never harm to recapitulate them here. Perhaps some people might find this useful as well.

• The Redbooks :
  Search terms : TS3500, 3584, LTO, Connectivity Handbook

• The IBM Publications Center (for the Manuals)
  Search term : TS3500

• The IBM TS3500 web page with the Data Sheet, Interoperability Guide . . .
  

• The IBM LTO page

• Techdocs with presentations, white papers, Technical information, The Slot calculator I've mentioned a couple of times . . .
  Search terms : TS3500, 3584, LTO

• First and foremost perhaps : the announcements. The most important :
  
  • ZG07-0294 : IBM System Storage TS1040 Tape Drive provides an Ultrium 4 Tape Drive for the TS3500 Tape Library
  • ZG07-0293 : IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library supports LTO 4 Ultrium and 4X I/O stations with increased performance and capacities
  • ZG06-0686 : IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library now offers model conversions and enhancements
  • ZG06-0394 : IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library new Models L23, D23, L53, and D53 support the TS1120 and TS1030 Tape Drives with enhanced performance and capabilities

• You can always ask the SAPR guide from your IBM or Business Partner representative.

• And of course I have to make some publicity for my own as I'm also trying to cover all news on this topic.

I know ther's much more out there, but I think these are nevertheless good starting points on this subject. I might come up with a few similar posts in the future (e.g. on the z10). It's always nice to have a good starting point in our everlasting quest for information.