IBM TS3500 Tape Library

The IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library (TS3500 tape library) is designed to provide a highly scalable, automated tape library for mainframe and open systems backup and archive in midrange to enterprise environments. The TS3500 tape library supports System z via the IBM 3953 Tape System (3953 tape system). The 3953 tape system enables System z hosts to access the TS3500 tape library cartridge inventory and allows connection to TS1120 and 3592 J1A tape drives. The TS3500 tape library can support up to four 3953 tape systems, allowing for up to eight IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 subsystems per physical library.