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IBM United States Hardware Announcement108-801, dated October 21, 2008

IBM United States Hardware Announcement108-801

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IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 is designed to bring efficiencyto tape operation and offer versatile models that supportattachment to tape libraries

Table of contents

2 Key prerequisites 8 Services 2 Planned availability dates 9 Technical information 3 Description 13 Cables 5 Product positioning 15 Terms and conditions 6 Product number 17 Pricing 7 Publications 24 Order now 25 Corrections

At a glance

IBM® Virtualization Enginetm TS7700 Release 1.5 includes support for:

• TS7720 disk-only virtual tape system with up to 70 TB of disk cache

• Over 13 TB of disk cache capacity for new TS7740 configurations

• Upgrades to 9 TB total disk cache capacity for existing TS7740 configurations

• TS1130 Tape Drives as TS7740 back-end drives

• Integrated Library Manager support

• Workflow Management controls

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Overview



IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Release 1.5 introduces the TS7720 Virtualization Engine,a new member of IBM's family of virtualization products. The TS7720 is a virtual tape systemdesigned for use in a mainframe environment, supporting a Tape Volume Cache capacity up to70 TB but without a physical tape library for back-end processing. Other TS7700 Release 1.5enhancements include:

• Larger disk cache models providing over 13 TB capacity for new TS7740 configurations

• Support for two additional Model CX6 Cache Drawers providing a maximum disk cachecapacity up to 9 TB for existing TS7740 configurations.

• Integrated Library Manager support

• TS1130 Model E06 and Model EU6 Tape Drive support

• Workflow Management controls

Feature exchange

Not applicable

Key prerequisites

A TS7700 Virtualization Engine Server can attach to FICON® channels on selected IBM Systemz® servers with the appropriate levels of System z software. From 4 to 16 3592 tape drivesin a TS3500 Tape Library must be attached to the TS7740 Virtualization Engine, or from 4to 12 3592 tape drives in a 3494 Tape Library must be attached to the TS7740 VirtualizationEngine. Additional features may be required on the TS7700 Virtualization Engine components orautomation frames. Refer to the Technical information section for details.

Planned availability dates

December 5, 2008 for:

• 3956 Model CC7 and its features

• 3956 Model CX7 and its features (except feature #9355)

• 3956 Model CS7 and its features

• 3956 Model XS7 and its features (except feature #9355)

• 3957 Model VEA and its features

• 3952 Model F05 related features (except features #5642 and #5647)



• 3584 Models L23 and D23 related features

• 3953 Model F05 related feature

March 6, 2009 for:

• Features #5642 and #5647 for 3952 Model F05

• Feature #9355 for 3956 Models CX7 and XS7

Description

The TS7700 Virtualization Engine Release 1.5 machine code is designed to deliver support forthese capabilities:

• The TS7720 Virtualization Engine disk only configuration with new disk cache modelsproviding up to 70 TB disk cache capacity

• Support for two additional Model CX6 Cache Drawers providing a maximum disk cachecapacity up to 9 TB for existing TS7740 configurations

• Larger disk cache models providing over 13 TB capacity for new TS7740 configurations

• Integrated library manager support

• New Grid adapters

• TS1130 Model E06/EU6 Tape Drive support

• Workflow Management controls and Customer Set alerts

The TS7720 Virtualization Engine: The TS7720 Virtualization Engine is a new member of theTS7700 Virtualization Engine family. The TS7720 does not attach to a physical tape library; it isa disk cache only configuration. The TS7720 is configured with different server and disk cachemodels from the TS7740. A TS7720 consists of a 3952 Model F05 Tape Frame containing:

• One TS7720 Server, 3957 Model VEA

• One TS7720 SATA Cache Controller, 3956 Model CS7

• Three or six TS7720 SATA Cache Drawers, 3956 Model XS7

Each 3956 model for the TS7720 provides 10 TB of useable capacity. The maximum capacity forthe TS7720 is 70 TB before compression.

The TS7720 will generate out of space warning messages to its attached hosts as availablecache space falls below preset thresholds. It is then up to you to decide what to delete from theappliance's cache to provide space for continued workloads. If the amount of available cachefalls below a critical threshold, all fast ready mount requests will be failed and the appliance willprevent any more writes to existing volumes (logical write protect).

The TS7720 also includes the integration of the library manager functionality, WorkflowManagement controls, and new Grid adapters as described below, along with the existingTS7700 functionality that is not related to physical tape library attachment or back-end tape drivesupport.

TS7720 Grids are supported in two and three site configurations where all attached clusters areTS7720s. The intermix of full TS7740s with TS7720s in a Grid is not supported at this time.

Additional cache drawers in a TS7740: An existing TS7740 configuration with four 3956 cachemodels installed may be upgraded in the field to a total capacity of 9 TB by installing two more3956 Model CX6 Cache Drawers. These Model CX6 Cache Drawers will include the same146 GB fibre channel HDD technology used in other Model CC6 and CX6 cache models. Theexisting TS7740 configuration must contain one 3956 Model CC6 and three 3956 Model CX6sbefore the fourth and fifth 3956 Model CX6s may be ordered. The fourth and fifth 3956 ModelCX6s must be installed together.

Higher capacity cache models for the TS7740: Release 1.5 introduces new disk cachemodels for the TS7740. Each of these disk cache models includes 16 300 GB fibre channelHDDs, providing approximately 3.43 TB of usable capacity after RAID formatting. New Release1.5 configurations, built in the plant, may include one 3956 Model CC7 Cache Controller. When



the Model CC7 is included in the TS7740, the configuration may optionally include one orthree 3956 Model CX7 Cache Drawers. The Model CX7s may be installed in the plant or in thefield. The total usable capacity of a TS7740, with one Model CC7 and three Model CX7s, isapproximately 13.72 TB before compression.

Integrated Library Manager support: The functionality of the library manager is integratedinto the TS7720 and TS7740. All TS7700s updated to the Release 1.5 code level will no longercommunicate with the 3953 Model L05 Library Manager for management of the TS3500 library.The key aspects of the integration:

• Logical volume management is now completely controlled by the TS7700 instead of beingsplit between the library manager and the TS7700. This means that all library related hostcommands are now executed by the TS7700 directly.

• The set-up, policy management, and monitoring functions relating to the logical library (logicalvolume and drives), previously performed through the library manager are now part of theTS7700 Management Interface. In a 3494 configuration, the library manager console is onlyused for management of the native partitions or the physical volumes used by the TS7740.

• In a TS3500 (3584) library configuration, the 3953 and its associated components in the 3953F05 frame are no longer needed for the TS7700.

• The TS7740 directly issues physical volume requests to the underlying automation. For theTS3500 (3584) library, the TS7740 issues SMC commands through the drive's interfaces. Forthe 3494 library, the TS7740 uses the LAN interface. In essence, the TS7740 looks like anAIX® server using the library.

• An outage will be required to upgrade an existing TS7700 to the R1.5 code level. The machinecode upgrade includes the migration of the TS7700 related database information from the3953 or 3494 library manager into the TS7700 database, and any movement of componentsand cables that are required.

• Other System z tape drives, such as tape controller attached drives or 3494 VTS back-endtape drives, still will require the 3953 when connected to the TS3500 library. These otherSystem z drives and their associated media will be in a TS3500 logical library that is separatefrom the drives and media of the TS7700.

New Grid adapters: TS7700 Release 1.5 introduces new adapter features to support expandedgrid interconnections. Support is provided for:

• New features for dual ported 1Gb/sec Ethernet adapters. Feature #1032 provides a dual-portcopper RJ45 Ethernet adapter. Feature #1033 provides a dual port shortwave optical fibreEthernet adapter. These adapters have an LC Duplex connector. Only one port on each dualport adapter card will be activated.

• As with the current Ethernet adapters, the new adapters may not be intermixed. Both Gridadapters installed must be the same feature.

TS1130 support: Support for the third generation of the 3592 drive family is included in TS7700Release 1.5. The third generation of the 3592 drive family is the TS1130 Tape Drive, ModelsE06 and EU6. The 3592 Model EU6 Tape Drive is only available as a field upgrade from theTS1120 Tape Drive Model E05. When a TS1130 Tape Drive is attached to a TS7740, allattached drives must be TS1130 Tape Drives; no intermix is supported with 3592 J1A or 3592E05 drives. If TS1130 drives are detected and there are also other generations of 3592 drivesdetected, the TS1130 drives will not be configured. TS1130 drives will read data that has beenwritten by either of the prior generations of 3592 drives.

Workflow Management controls and Customer Set alerts: These functions operate throughthe host console request function to modify many of the workflow management controls ofthe TS7700, and to set alert thresholds for many of the resources managed by the TS7700.Workflow management controls supported include:

• Enable/Disable copies to follow storage class preference

• Set the premigration priority threshold

• Set the premigration throttling threshold

• Enable/Disable recalls preferred to be removed from cache

• Enable/Disable full cache copy throttling

• Set the deferred copy throttling value



• Enable/Disable immediate mode copy throttling

For each TS7700 resource managed, two alert thresholds can be set. For each threshold, amessage is sent to all attached hosts when the threshold is exceeded and when the resourcefalls back into an acceptable area. The resources that are monitored are:

• The amount of data in cache that needs to be copied to a peer.

• The amount of data resident in the cache (for a TS7740, this is also the amount of data thatneeds to be copied to physical tape).

• Number of logical scratch volumes.

• Number of physical scratch volumes.

• Number of available physical tape drives.

Accessibility by people with disabilities

A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details onaccessibility compliance can be requested at

http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Release 1.5 is available as of December 5, 2008, when usedin accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirementsof Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used withthe product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product AccessibilityTemplate (VPAT) can be requested via IBM's Web site


Product positioning

The TS7700 Virtualization Engine tape solution is well suited for:

• Disaster recovery

• Data consolidation

• Data protection

• Data sharing

The TS7700 is designed to provide the following benefits:

• Versatile models that support attachment to tape libraries or offer disk cache only

• Low operating costs in areas such as:

– Power

– Maintenance

– Operations and support staff

• Reduced batch windows

• Reduced amount of floor space consumed by tape operations

• High operational quality

• High level of tape automation

• High tape data availability

• Ability to provide fast access to data

• Cross server data sharing

• Remote dual copy for use with:

– Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplextm (GDPS®)





– Disaster backup and recovery

– Remote tape vault

The TS7700 incorporates extensive self-management capabilities consistent with IBM ondemand initiatives. These capabilities are designed to help reduce the cost of a TS7700 solution,and avoid the potential impact of human errors. A TS7700 can help improve the efficiency ofmainframe tape operations by efficiently using disk storage, tape capacity, and tape speed,and by providing a large number of tape addresses. These benefits help make the TS7700 asuitable repository for local and remote backups, and archival data. The TS7740 model usesdisk storage and the performance and capacity of TS1130 tape drives to help reduce the totalcost of ownership of tape solutions for System z environments. The TS7720 model uses 1 TBSATA disk drives to provide high capacity for customers with rapid recall requirements. TheTS7700 supports the Grid Communication feature for remote dual copy that you can use fordisaster backup and recovery. With the Grid Communication feature, the TS7700 operates ina grid configuration by interconnecting two or three TS7700s and automatically maintainingvolume copies in each TS7700. This option can help improve sequential file data availability andrecoverability. The redundant components of the TS7700 grid configuration can be separated,thus making it an excellent option for remote backup and recovery. If you have, or plan to have,a GDPS operation, a TS7700 cluster is compatible with GDPS and is well suited for the tapeworkload because of its remote dual copy capability. Alternatively, the entire TS7700 cluster canbe used in a local environment to help improve data availability and recoverability. The TS7700Grid Communication feature is the follow-on to the VTS Peer-to-Peer Copy feature. At this time,connecting TS7720s and TS7740s to the same grid is not supported. The TS7700 uses diskstorage, and the unique performance and capacity of 3592 Tape Drives to help reduce the totalcost of ownership of tape solutions for System z environments.

Business Partner information

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directlyto Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID and password arerequired (use IBM ID).

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Product number

Description Machine Model Feature

Redundant AC Power 3952 F05 1904 *Console Upgrade 3952 F05 2719 *TS3000 System Console 3952 F05 2730 *Plant Install 3957 VEA 3952 F05 5626Plant Install 3956 CS7 3952 F05 5636Plant Install 3956 CC7 3952 F05 5639Plant Install 3956 CX7 3952 F05 5641Field Install 3956 CX7 3952 F05 5642Plant Install 3956 XS7 3952 F05 5646Field Install 3956 XS7 3952 F05 5647TS7720 Frame 3952 F05 7322 1Gb Grid Dual Port Copper Connection 3957 V06 10321Gb Grid Dual Port Optical SW Conn 3957 V06 1033TS3500 Attach 3957 V06 9219 TS7720 Virtualization Engine Server 3957 VEA9 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter 3957 VEA 0201 *9 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter 3957 VEA 0202 *50 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter 3957 VEA 0203 *50 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter 3957 VEA 0204 *62.5 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter 3957 VEA 0205 *62.5 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter 3957 VEA 0206 *Functional Enhancement Field 3957 VEA 0521 *1Gb Grid Dual Port Copper 3957 VEA 10321Gb Grid Dual Port Optical SW 3957 VEA 1033Console Expansion 3957 VEA 2714 *Console Attachment 3957 VEA 2715 *FICON Short Wavelength Attach 3957 VEA 3441 *

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FICON Long Wavelength Attach 3957 VEA 3442 *FICON 10Km Wavelength Attach 3957 VEA 3443 *Grid Enablement 3957 VEA 4015 *Remove Cluster from Grid 3957 VEA 4016 *Cluster Cleanup 3957 VEA 4017 *100 MB/Sec Increment 3957 VEA 5268 *Mainframe Attachment 3957 VEA 9000 *100 MB/s Throughput - Plant 3957 VEA 9268 *Plant Install in F05 3957 VEA 9350 *No Factory Cables 3957 VEA 9700 * TS7740 Cache Controller 3956 CC73.4 TB Fibre Storage 3956 CC7 7121Enable 1st Expansion Drawer 3956 CC7 7403Plant Install in F05 3956 CC7 9352 TS7740 Cache Module 3956 CX73.4 TB Fibre Storage 3956 CX7 7121Plant Install in F05 3956 CX7 9354Field Merge in F05 3956 CX7 9355 TS7720 SATA Cache Controller 3956 CS716 TB SATA Storage 3956 CS7 7113 *Plant Install in F05 3956 CS7 9352 TS7720 SATA Cache Module 3956 XS716 TB SATA Storage 3956 XS7 7113 *Plant Install in F05 3956 XS7 9354Field Merge in F05 3956 XS7 9355 Power Distribution Units 3584 L23,D23 1950TS7700 BE SW Mounting Hardware 3584 L23,D23 4871TS7700 BE 4Gb Switches 3584 L23,D23 4872Reinstall TS7700 BE Switches 3584 L23,D23 4873Adj Frame Support for BE Switches 3584 L23,D23 4874Nema L6-30 Power Cord 3584 L23,D23 9954 *RS 3750DP Power Cord 3584 L23,D23 9955 *IEC 309 Power Cord 3584 L23,D23 9956 *PDL 4.3m Power Cord 3584 L23,D23 9957 *Korean 4.3m Power Cord 3584 L23,D23 9958 *Unterminated Power Cord 3584 L23,D23 9959 *Unterminated Power Cord - China 3584 L23,D23 9966 * Remove 4Gb Switch 3953 F05 4748 * This feature has been previously announced on other models.

Model conversions

None

Feature conversions

3957 VEA: From ToType feature feature

3957 3441 34423957 3441 34433957 3442 34413957 3442 34433957 3443 3441

Parts removed as a result of a feature conversion become the property of IBM.

Publications

The following TS7700 Virtualization Engine publication will be available by October 21, 2008:

Order



Title number IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Series GA32-0567 Introduction and Planning Guide

To order, contact your IBM representative or access it on the Web at

http://publibfp.boulder.ibm.com/epubs/pdf/a3205676.pdf

The following publications will be available by December 5, 2008. To order, contact your IBMrepresentative.

Title Part number IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Customer InfoCenter CD 45E6192

IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Service InfoCenter CD 45E6193

The IBM Systems Information Center provides you with a single access point to productdocumentation for IBM systems hardware, operating systems, and server software. Through aconsistent framework, you can efficiently find information and personalize your access. The IBMSystems Information Center is at

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The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications andmarketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, aswell as payment options via credit card. A large number of publications are available online invarious file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge.

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Services

Global Technology Services

IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and othertechnology management.

These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructureto be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks,storage systems, including the TS7700, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array ofplatforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBMis your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit

http://www.ibm.com/services/

For details on Migration Services for tape systems, contact your IBM representative or visit

http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/offering/its/a1029279

For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBMrepresentative or visit

http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity

For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit

http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html

Select your country, and then select the product as the category.

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Technical information

Specified operating environment

Operating environmentTemperature: 10 to 32.0 degrees C (50 to 89.6 degrees F) up to 5,000 ft 10 to 28.0 degrees C (50 to 82.4 degrees F) 5,001 to 7,000 ftRelative humidity: 20% to 80%Heat output (caloric value): 13.7 kBTU/hr, 3.43 kcal/hrWet bulb: 23 degrees CElectrical power: 4000 wattsCapacity of exhaust: 591 m3/hNoise level: 55 dbLeakage and starting current: 9.4 mA

Hardware requirements

TS7740

TS7740 minimum configuration

• One 3952 Tape Frame Model F05 with the following required features:

– TS7700 Base Frame (#7312).

– Plant Install 3957 V06 (#5628).

– Plant Install 3956 CC6 (#5638) or Plant Install 3956 CC7 (#5639).

– Integrated Control Path (#5759).

– Dual AC Power (#1903).

– A power cord appropriate for the country of installation must be selected from features#9954 through #9959, or #9966.

• One TS7740 Server (3957 Model V06) with the following required features:

– One of 1 TB Cache Enablement (#5267).

– One of 100MB/sec Increment (#5268).

– Attach 3592 Tape Drives (#5240).

– Mainframe Attach (#9000).

– One of either Attach to 3953 Library Manager (#9217) or Attach to 3494 LM (#9218) orAttach to TS3500 (#9219).

– Plant Install V06 in 3952 F05 (#9350).

– Two of either 1Gb Grid Copper Connection (#1030), 1Gb Grid Optical SW Connection(#1031), 1Gb Grid Dual Port Copper Connection (#1032), or 1Gb Grid Dual Optical SWConnection (#1033) to provide for Grid Communication between TS7700 servers.

– Either two of host to Virtualization Engine FICON cables (#0201 through #0206) or one NoFactory Cables (#9700).

– Two of either FICON Shortwave Attachment (#3441) or FICON Longwave Attachment(#3442), or FICON 10km Longwave Attachment (#3443).

– Either Console Expansion (#2714) or Console Attachment (#2715).

Note: 3957 Model VEA features #2714 and #2715 may not be attached to a TotalStorage®Master Console for Service (#2713).

Note: The TS3000 System Console (#2721) may be installed on 3953 Model F05,connecting to the TS7740 Server using Console Expansion (#2714) or Console Attachment(#2715).

Note: The TS3000 System Console (#2730 and #2719) may be installed on 3952 TapeFrame Model F05, connecting to the TS7740 Server using Console Expansion (#2714) orConsole Attachment (#2715).



Note: When feature numbers 2714 or 2715 are installed on 3957 Model V06, the ConsoleUpgrade (#2719) is required on the machine type model where feature #2718, #2720,#2721, or #2730 is installed.

• One TS7740 Cache Controller (3956 Model CC6 or 3956 Model CC7) is required as follows:

– TS7740 Cache Controller (3956 Model CC6) with the following required features:

-- 1.7 TB Fibre Storage (#7120)

-- Plant Install in 3952 F05 (#9352)

-- Attach to 3957 V06 (#9230)

-- Four of Intraframe Fibre Cable (#6003)

– TS7740 Cache Controller (3956 Model CC7) with the following required features:

-- 3.4 TB Fibre Storage (#7121)

-- Plant Install in 3952 F05 (#9352)

• When #9217 is installed on the TS7740 Server (3957 Model V06), one 3953, Tape FrameModel F05 is required with the following:

– One or two 3953 Model L05 Library Managers.

– TS7700 Attach feature (#9013).

– One Dual AC Power feature (#1903).

– Two 4Gb Fibre Channel switches (feature #3488 or #4897)

-- From 4 to 16 3592 tape drives (Model J1A, E05, E06 or EU6) must be installed in aTS3500 Tape Library (3584 Tape Library) and connected to the TS7700 through the4Gb FC Switches in the 3953 Tape Frame. All attached tape drives must operate in thesame mode, therefore, 3592 Model E05 tape drives, operating in native mode, may notbe intermixed with 3592 Model J1A or Model E06 / EU6 tape drives. 3592 Model E06 andEU6 tape drives may not be intermixed with other 3592 tape drives.

Note: Feature #9217 is no longer supported beginning with Release 1.5 (machine codelevel 8.5.0.xx)

• When #9218 is installed on the TS7740 Server (3957 Model V06), the following 3494 framesare required:

– One 3494 Model Lxx Library Manager with:

-- One TS7700 Attach feature (#9013).

-- The LAN PCI Library Manager feature (#5047 or #9047).

– One 3494 Model D22 Drive Frame with:

-- Two 4Gb Fibre Channel switch features (#3488).

-- One Dual AC Power (#1901).

-- From 4 to 12 tape drives (Model J1A, E05, E06 or EU6). All attached tape drives mustoperate in the same mode, therefore, 3592 Model E05 tape drives, operating in nativemode, may not be intermixed with 3592 Model J1A or Model E06 / EU6 tape drives. 3592Model E06 and EU6 tape drives may not be intermixed with other 3592 tape drives.

• When #9219 is installed on the TS7740 Server (3957 Model V06), the following is required:

– Two 4Gb Fibre Channel switches are required.

Note: If the TS7740 was previously attached to the TS3500 Tape Library through the 3953Model L05 Library Manager, the customer may choose to leave the FC switches in the 3953Model F05 Tape Frame, or the switches may be removed and reinstalled in the TS3500Tape Library.

-- If the switches remain in the 3953 Model F05, two of feature #3488, 4Gb Fibre ChannelSwitches, or #4897, Reinstall 4Gb Fibre Channel Switches, provide the switches.

-- To remove the switches from the 3953 Model F05, order feature #4748, Remove 4 GbSwitch, for each switch to be removed.

-- The switches removed from the 3953 Model F05 may be installed in the 3584 Model L23or D23 frame using feature number #4873, Reinstall TS7700 BE Switches.

-- Two new 4 Gb FC switches may be ordered for the 3584 frames using feature #4872,TS7700 BE 4Gb Switches.



-- To install new switches in a 3584 frame or reinstall switches removed from a differentsubsystem, the following features are required:

#4871 TS7700 BE SW Mounting Hardware#1950 Power Distribution UnitsOne power cord feature #9954 through #9959 or #9966

– One or more 3584 Model L23 or D23 frames with:

-- From 4 to 16 3592 tape drives. All attached tape drives must operate in the same mode.Therefore, 3592 Model E05 tape drives operating in native mode may not be intermixedwith 3592 Model J1A or Model E06/EU6 tape drives. 3592 Model E06 and EU6 tapedrives may not be intermixed with older generation 3592 tape drives.

-- Up to 16 feature #4874, Adjacent Frame Support for Backend Switches.

The following options may be installed to modify the minimum TS7740 configuration:

• 3952 Tape Frame Model F05

– TS3000 System Console (TSSC) (#2730) with Console Upgrade (#2719).

• TS7740 Server (3957 Model V06)

– Grid Enablement (#4015) allows this TS7700 Server to communicate to other TS7700Servers through the grid. Grid Enablement must be installed on each TS7700 Server thatparticipates in the communication grid. The customer must provide appropriate Ethernetcables to attach the Grid Connection adapters (#1030 through #1033) to the communicationgrid when Grid Enablement (#4015) is installed.

– Two additional FICON attachments may be installed to provide a total of four FICONattachments on the TS7700 Server. Valid total quantities of FICON Shortwave Attachment(#3441), FICON Longwave Attachment (#3442), and FICON 10km Longwave Attachment(#3443) are two or four.

– Additional 1 TB Cache Enablement (#5267) may be installed, up to a maximum quantity of14.

– Additional 100MB/sec Increment (#5268) may be installed, up to a maximum quantity of 6.

– Encryption Configuration (#9900) allows this TS7700 Server to be configured to supportencryption for designated storage pools. To use encryption with the TS7700, all attachedtape drives must be TS1120 encryption capable tape drives, or TS1130 Tape Drives.TS1120 drives must be operating in 3592 Model E05 native mode.

• TS7740 Cache Drawer

– One, three, or five additional 3956 Model CX6 Cache Drawers may be installed. 3956Model CX6 Cache Drawers must be attached to a 3956 Model CC6 Cache Controller. Validtotal quantities of TS7740 Cache Drawers Model CX6 are zero, one, three, and five. Themaximum number of 3952 Model F05 feature #5648, Plant Install 3956 CX6, is three. Thetotal quantity of #5648 plus #5649, Field Install 3956 CX6, is five. Each 3956 Model CX6must contain feature #7120.

– One or three additional 3956 Model CX7 Cache Drawers may be installed. 3956 ModelCX7 Cache Drawers must be attached to a 3956 Model CC7 Cache Controller. Valid totalquantities of TS7740 Cache Drawer Model CX7 are zero, one, and three. Each 3956 ModelCX7 must contain feature #7121.

– Enable 1st Expansion Drawer, feature #7403, must be installed on the TS7740 CacheController Model CC7 when the first 3956 Cache Drawer Model CX7 is installed.

TS7720

TS7720 minimum configuration

• One 3952 Tape Frame Model F05 with the following required features:

– TS7720 Frame (#7322).

– Plant Install 3957 VEA (#5626).

– Plant Install 3956 CS7 (#5636).

– Three of Plant Install 3956 XS7 (#5646).

– Integrated Control Path (#5759).

– Dual AC Power (#1903).



– A power cord appropriate for the country of installation must be selected from feature #9954through #9959, or #9966.

• One TS7720 Server (3957 Model VEA) with the following required features:

– 100MB/sec Throughput - Plant (#9268)

– Mainframe Attach (#9000)

– Plant Install in 3952 F05 (#9350)

– Two of either 1Gb Grid Dual Port Copper Connection (#1032) or 1Gb Grid Dual Optical SWConnection (#1033) to provide for Grid Communication between TS7700 servers

– Either two of host to Virtualization Engine FICON cables (#0201 through #0206) or one NoFactory Cables (#9700)

– Two of either FICON Shortwave Attachment (#3441), or FICON Longwave Attachment(#3442), or FICON 10km Longwave Attachment (#3443)

– Either Console Expansion (#2714), or Console Attachment (#2715)

Note: 3957 Model VEA features #2714 and #2715 may not be attached to a TotalStorageMaster Console for Service (#2713).

Note: The TS3000 System Console (#2721) may be installed on 3953 Model F05,connecting to the TS7720 Server using Console Expansion (#2714) or Console Attachment(#2715).

Note: The TS3000 System Console (#2730 and #2719) may be installed on 3952 TapeFrame Model F05, connecting to the TS7720 Server using Console Expansion (#2714) orConsole Attachment (#2715).

Note: When feature #2714 or #2715 is installed on 3957 Model VEA, the Console Upgrade(#2719) is required on the machine type model where feature #2718, #2720, #2721, or#2730 is installed.

• One TS7720 SATA Cache Controller (3956 Model CS7) with the following required features:

– 16 TB SATA Storage (#7113)


• Three TS7720 SATA Cache Drawers (3956 Model XS7), each with the following requiredfeatures:

– 16 TB SATA Storage (#7113)


The following options may be installed to modify the minimum TS7720 configuration:

• 3952 Tape Frame Model F05

– TS3000 System Console (TSSC)(#2730) with Console Upgrade (#2719).

• TS7720 Server (3957 Model VEA)

– Grid Enablement (#4015) allows this TS7700 Server to communicate to other TS7700Servers through the grid. Grid Enablement must be installed on each TS7700 Server thatparticipates in the communication grid. The customer must provide appropriate Ethernetcables to attach the Grid Connection adapters (#1032 or #1033) to the communication gridwhen Grid Enablement (#4015) is installed.

– Two additional FICON attachments may be installed to provide a total of four FICONattachments on the TS7700 Server. Valid total quantities of FICON Shortwave Attachment(#3441), FICON Longwave Attachment (#3442), and FICON 10km Longwave Attachment(#3443) are two or four.

– Up to five 100MB/sec Increment (#5268) may be installed.

• TS7720 Cache Drawer

– Three additional 3956 Cache Drawers Model XS7 may be installed. To include theseadditional XS7s in a new cluster coming from the plant, include feature #9354, PlantInstall in F05, on each 3956 Model XS7, and include one feature #5646, Plant Install 3956XS7, on the 3952 Model F05 for each additional XS7. To add these additional XS7s to anexisting cluster in the field, order feature #9355, Field Merge in F05, on each 3956 Model



XS7, and order one feature #5647, Field Install 3956 XS7, on the 3952 Model F05 for eachadditional XS7. The valid quantities of #5646 plus #5647 are 3 and 6.

Cables

A TS7740 Server or TS7720 Server with the FICON Attachment features (#3441, #3442 or#3443) can attach to FICON channels of host System z9®, System z10, or S/390® systemsusing fibre cable features ordered on the TS7700 Server. A maximum of four fibre cables,each 31 meters in length, can be ordered. One cable should be ordered for each Host SystemAttachment by using the following cable features.

4-Gbps FICON Long-Wavelength Attachment feature (#3442 and #3443) : The FICON longwavelength adapter shipped with feature #3442 (4-Gbps FICON Long-Wavelength Attachment)or feature #3443 (4-Gbps FICON 10 km Long-Wavelength Attachment) has an LC Duplexconnector, and can connect to FICON long wavelength channels of System z9, System z10, orS/390 servers utilizing a 9-micron single-mode fibre cable. If host attachment cables are desired,they can be specified with one of the following feature numbers:

• Feature #0201 - 9 Micron LC/LC 31 meter Fibre Cable

• Feature #0202 - 9 Micron LC/SC 31 meter Fibre Cable

4-Gbps FICON Short-Wavelength Attachment feature (#3441): The FICON short wavelengthadapter, shipped with feature #3441, has an LC Duplex connector, and can connect to FICONshort wavelength channels of System z9, System z10, or S/390 servers utilizing a 50-micron or62.5-micron multimode fibre cable. If host attachment cables are desired, they can be specifiedwith one of the following feature numbers:

• Feature #0203 - 50 Micron LC/LC 31 meter Fibre Cable

• Feature #0204 - 50 Micron LC/SC 31 meter Fibre Cable

• Feature #0205 - 62.5 Micron LC/LC 31 meter Fibre Cable

• Feature #0206 - 62.5 Micron LC/SC 31 meter Fibre Cable

Additional cables, fabric components, and cabling solutions: Conversion cables fromSC Duplex to LC Duplex are available as features on the System z servers for customerscurrently using cables with SC Duplex connectors that now require attachment to fibrecomponents with LC Duplex connections. Refer to the IBM 2064 Sales Manual for moreinformation on these conversion kits. Additional cable options, along with product supportservices such as installation, are offered by IBM Global Services' Networking Services. Refer tothe IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0567) for FibreChannel cable planning information.

Software requirements

Software support is available for System z FICON channel attachment to the TS7740 andTS7720 servers. Operating system software support is available for the following release levels:

Operatingsystem Release level z/OS V1R8, or laterz/VM z/VM® 5.2.0, or laterz/VSE V3.1.2, or laterz/TPF V1.1, or laterTPF V4.1, or later

With z/OS®, host software support is being provided for Release 1.5 of the TS7700. Thisincludes enhanced support for the TS7740 and support for the new TS7720. Refer toAPAR OA24966 for additional information on the support being provided. In general, therecommendation is to install the host software support. Refer to the "VTS", "PTP", and "3957"PSP buckets for the latest information on Software Maintenance.

With z/VM, the TS7740 and TS7720 are transparent to host software.

• z/VM V5R2, or later is required for both guest and native VM support.



• DFSMS/VMtm Function Level 221 with the PTF for APAR VM64458 is required for native VMtape library support.

• EREP V3.5 plus PTFs is required.

With z/VSEtm, the TS7740 and TS7720 are transparent to host software. z/VSE supports theTS7740 and the TS7720 as a standalone system in transparency mode. z/VSE V3.1.2, or later isrequired, with appropriate PTFs.

With z/TPF and TPF V4.1, the TS7740 and TS7720 are supported in both a single node and agrid environment with the appropriate software maintenance. The category reserve and releasefunctions are not supported in a grid environment.

• z/TPF V1.1, or later

• TPF V4.1, or later

Limitations

Each TS7700 node (3957 Model V06 or VEA) must be located within 100 feet of the TSSC.

Intermix of 3592 Model E06 / EU6 tape drives with other 3592 tape drives is not supported.

Cisco routers will not perform IPv4 to IPv6 translation.

Intermixing TS7720s and TS7740s on the same grid is not supported.

Only one port of the dual port Grid adapters, features #1032 and #1033, will be activated oneach adapter.

Planning information

Customer responsibilities

Physical planning is a customer responsibility. Detailed physical planning information for the

TS3500 Tape Library is in IBM System Storagetm TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS Introductionand Planning Guide (GA32-0593). Detailed physical planning information for the TS7700Virtualization Engine is in IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Introduction and Planning Guide(GA32-0567). It is the customer's responsibility to provide CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables to attachthe 1Gb Grid Dual Port Copper Connection (#1032) to the IP network when Grid Enablement(#4015) is installed. Cat 6 cables are recommended to avoid potential performance degradationwith Cat 5e cables. It is the customer's responsibility to provide multimode fiber cables toattach the 1Gb Grid Dual Port Optical SW Connection (#1033) to the IP network when GridEnablement (#4015) is installed. It is the customer's responsibility to obtain the appropriatedirectors, adapters, and cables for FICON channel attachment. The customer is also responsiblefor ordering media. For information on which directors and channel extenders are supported,consult this link

http://www.ibm.com/support/techdocs/atsmastr.nsf/webindex/FQ116133

To utilize the remote support facility, phone lines need to be installed close to the TS3500 TapeLibrary or TS7700 Server.

You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing designated machinecode (microcode, basic input/output system code (called BIOS), utility programs, device drivers,and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely mannerfrom an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions thatIBM provides. You may request IBM to install machine code changes; however, you may becharged for that service.

Cable orders

FICON cables for host attachment are available with features on the TS7740 Server (3957Model V06) or TS7720 Server (3957 Model VEA).

http://www.ibm.com/support/techdocs/atsmastr.nsf/webindex/FQ116133



Refer to the Cables section of the 3957 Model V06 or VEA Sales Manual for a list of availablecable features.

Direct customer support

Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage assistance through ASK Support using thesearch word TS7700, TS7740, TS7720, 3956, or 3957.

Supplies

None

Security, auditability, and control

This product uses the security and auditability features of hardware, host software, or applicationsoftware to which it is attached.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communicationsfacilities.

Terms and conditions

Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.

IBM Global Financing

Yes

Warranty period

One year

Warranty service

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty servicespecified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, orelectronically via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolutionprocedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your calland is subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered CustomerReplaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.

Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level ofwarranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may applyoutside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller forcountry-specific and location-specific information.

On-site Service

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide asuitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area mustbe clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.

The service level is:

• 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4 hour average, same day response.

Warranty service upgrades

During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of On-siteService for an additional charge. Service levels are response-time objectives and are notguaranteed. See the Warranty services section for additional details.



IBM may attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to anIBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBMspecifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to partsavailability.

On-site Service

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide asuitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area mustbe clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following on-site response-time objectives areavailable as warranty service upgrades for your machine. Available offerings are:

• 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4 hour average response


CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that youmay install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under one of theOn-site Service levels specified above. For additional information on the CRU Service, see thewarranty information.

Maintenance services

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenanceservice specified for the machine. IBM may attempt to resolve your problem over the telephoneor electronically, via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolutionprocedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your calland is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are notguaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwidelocations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your localIBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific information. The followingservice selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.

On-site Service

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide asuitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area mustbe clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.

Service levels are:



CRUs

If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory,or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography,IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions areshipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day delivery. IBM specifies,in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returnedto IBM. When return is required, 1) return instructions and a container is shipped with thereplacement CRU and 2) you may be charged for the the replacement CRU if IBM does notreceive the defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement. CRUs may beprovided as part of the machine's standard maintenance service except that you may installa CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under any of the On-siteService levels specified above.

Models for which there is a maintenance charge:

Machinetype Model Feature

3956 CC73956 CX7



3956 CS73956 XS73957 VEA3957 VEA 34413957 VEA 34423957 VEA 34433957 VEA 4015

Usage plan machine

No

IBM hourly service rate classification

Three

When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not benew, but will be in good working order.

Field-installable features

Yes

Model conversions

No

Machine installation

Installation is performed by IBM. IBM will install the machine in accordance with the IBMinstallation procedures for the machine. In the United States, contact IBM at 1-800-IBM-SERV(426-7878). In other countries contact the local IBM office.

Detailed physical planning information for the TS7700 Virtualization Engine is inIBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Series Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0567).

Graduated program license charges apply

No

Licensed machine code

IBM machine code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it wasprovided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for MachineCode, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for thecapacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement at

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/machine_warranties/machine_code.html

IBM may release changes to the machine code. You may obtain updated code by contactingyour IBM representative.

If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved throughapplication of machine code, IBM will install the machine code changes.

Educational allowance

A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance maynot be added to any other discount or allowance.

The educational allowance is 15% for the products in this announcement.

Pricing

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Product charges Field Plant Machine Feature install installDescription type Model number only only

Redundant AC 3952 F05 1904 N N PowerConsole 3952 F05 2719 N N UpgradeTS3000 System 3952 F05 2730 N N ConsolePlant Install 3952 F05 5626 N Y 3957 VEAPlant Install 3952 F05 5636 N Y 3956 CS7Plant Install 3952 F05 5639 N Y 3956 CC7Plant Install 3952 F05 5641 N Y 3956 CX7Field Install 3952 F05 5642 Y N 3956 CX7Plant Install 3952 F05 5646 N Y 3956 XS7Field Install 3952 F05 5647 Y N 3956 XS7TS7720 Frame 3952 F05 7322 N Y 1Gb Grid Dual 3957 V06 1032 N N Port Copper Connection1Gb Grid Dual 3957 V06 1033 N N Port Optical SW ConnTS3500 Attach 3957 V06 9219 N N TS7720 3957 VEA Virtualization Engine Server9 Micron LC/LC 3957 VEA 0201 N N 31 Meter9 Micron LC/SC 3957 VEA 0202 N N 31 Meter50 Micron 3957 VEA 0203 N N LC/LC 31 Meter50 Micron 3957 VEA 0204 N N LC/SC 31 Meter62.5 Micron 3957 VEA 0205 N N LC/LC 31 Meter62.5 Micron 3957 VEA 0206 N N LC/SC 31 MeterFunctional 3957 VEA 0521 Y N Enhancement Field1Gb Grid Dual 3957 VEA 1032 N N Port Copper Connection1Gb Grid Dual 3957 VEA 1033 N N Port Optical SW ConnConsole 3957 VEA 2714 N N ExpansionConsole 3957 VEA 2715 N N AttachmentFICON Short 3957 VEA 3441 N N Wavelength AttachFICON Long 3957 VEA 3442 N N Wavelength AttachFICON 10km 3957 VEA 3443 N N Long Wavelength AttachGrid 3957 VEA 4015 N N EnablementRemove Cluster 3957 VEA 4016 Y N from GridCluster 3957 VEA 4017 Y N Cleanup100 MB/sec 3957 VEA 5268 N N IncrementMainframe 3957 VEA 9000 N Y Attachment



100 MB/s 3957 VEA 9268 N Y Throughput - PlantPlant Install 3957 VEA 9350 N Y in F05No Factory 3957 VEA 9700 N Y Cables TS7740 Cache 3956 CC7 Controller3.4 TB Fibre 3956 CC7 7121 N Y StorageEnable 1st 3956 CC7 7403 N N Expansion DrawerPlant Install 3956 CC7 9352 N Y in F05 TS7740 Cache 3956 CX7 Module3.4 TB Fibre 3956 CX7 7121 N Y StoragePlant Install 3956 CX7 9354 N Y in F05Field Merge 3956 CX7 9355 N Y in F05 TS7720 SATA 3956 CS7 Cache Controller16 TB SATA 3956 CS7 7113 N Y StoragePlant Install 3956 CS7 9352 N Y in F05 TS7720 SATA 3956 XS7 Cache Module16 TB SATA 3956 XS7 7113 N Y StoragePlant Install 3956 XS7 9354 N Y in F05Field Merge 3956 XS7 9355 N Y in F05 Power 3584 L23,D23 1950 N N Distribution UnitsTS7700 BE SW 3584 L23,D23 4871 N N Mounting HardwareTS7700 BE 4Gb 3584 L23,D23 4872 N N SwitchesReinstall 3584 L23,D23 4873 N N TS7700 BE SwitchesAdj Frame 3584 L23,D23 4874 N N Support for BE SwitchesNema L6-30 3584 L23,D23 9954 N N Power CordRS 3750DP 3584 L23,D23 9955 N N Power CordIEC 309 3584 L23,D23 9956 N N Power CordPDL 4.3m 3584 L23,D23 9957 N N Power CordKorean 4.3m 3584 L23,D23 9958 N N Power CordUnterminated 3584 L23,D23 9959 N N Power CordUnterminated 3584 L23,D23 9966 N N Power Cord - China Remove 4Gb 3953 F05 4748 Y N Switch MES Machine Feature MES removalDescription type Model number removal charge

Redundant AC 3952 F05 1904 N NC Power



Console 3952 F05 2719 N NC UpgradeTS3000 System 3952 F05 2730 N NC ConsolePlant Install 3952 F05 5626 N NC 3957 VEAPlant Install 3952 F05 5636 N NC 3956 CS7Plant Install 3952 F05 5639 N NC 3956 CC7Plant Install 3952 F05 5641 N NC 3956 CX7Field Install 3952 F05 5642 N NC 3956 CX7Plant Install 3952 F05 5646 N NC 3956 XS7Field Install 3952 F05 5647 N NC 3956 XS7TS7720 Frame 3952 F05 7322 N NC 1Gb Grid Dual 3957 V06 1032 Y NC Port Copper Connection1Gb Grid Dual 3957 V06 1033 Y NC Port Optical SW ConnTS3500 Attach 3957 V06 9219 N NC Virtualization 3957 VEA Engine TS77209 Micron LC/LC 3957 VEA 0201 Y NC 31 Meter9 Micron LC/SC 3957 VEA 0202 Y NC 31 Meter50 Micron 3957 VEA 0203 Y NC LC/LC 31 Meter50 Micron 3957 VEA 0204 Y NC LC/SC 31 Meter62.5 Micron 3957 VEA 0205 Y NC LC/LC 31 Meter62.5 Micron 3957 VEA 0206 Y NC LC/SC 31 MeterFunctional 3957 VEA 0521 N NC Enhancement Field1Gb Grid Dual 3957 VEA 1032 Y NC Port Copper Connection1Gb Grid Dual 3957 VEA 1033 Y NC Port Optical SW ConnConsole 3957 VEA 2714 Y NC ExpansionConsole 3957 VEA 2715 Y NC AttachmentFICON Short 3957 VEA 3441 Y NC Wavelength AttachFICON Long 3957 VEA 3442 Y NC Wavelength AttachFICON 10km 3957 VEA 3443 Y NC Long Wavelength AttachGrid 3957 VEA 4015 N NC EnablementRemove Cluster 3957 VEA 4016 N NC from GridCluster 3957 VEA 4017 N NC Cleanup100 MB/sec 3957 VEA 5268 Y NC IncrementMainframe 3957 VEA 9000 N NC Attachment100 MB/s 3957 VEA 9268 N NC Throughput - PlantPlant Install 3957 VEA 9350 N NC in F05No Factory 3957 VEA 9700 N NC Cables TS7740 Cache 3956 CC7



Controller3.4 TB Fibre 3956 CC7 7121 N NC StorageEnable 1st 3956 CC7 7403 N NC Expansion DrawerPlant Install 3956 CC7 9352 N NC in F05 TS7740 Cache 3956 CX7 Module3.4 TB Fibre 3956 CX7 7121 N NC StoragePlant Install 3956 CX7 9354 N NC in F05Field Merge 3956 CX7 9355 N NC in F05 TS7720 Cache 3956 CS7 Controller16 TB SATA 3956 CS7 7113 N NC StoragePlant Install 3956 CS7 9352 N NC in F05 TS7720 Cache 3956 XS7 Module16 TB SATA 3956 XS7 7113 N NC StoragePlant Install 3956 XS7 9354 N NC in F05Field Merge 3956 XS7 9355 N NC in F05 Power 3584 L23,D23 1950 N NC Distribution UnitsTS7700 BE SW 3584 L23,D23 4871 N NC Mounting HardwareTS7700 BE 4Gb 3584 L23,D23 4872 N NC SwitchesReinstall 3584 L23,D23 4873 N NC TS7700 BE SwitchesAdj Frame 3584 L23,D23 4874 N NC Support for BE SwitchesNema L6-30 3584 L23,D23 9954 N NC Power CordRS 3750DP 3584 L23,D23 9955 N NC Power CordIEC 309 3584 L23,D23 9956 N NC Power CordPDL 4.3m 3584 L23,D23 9957 N NC Power CordKorean 4.3m 3584 L23,D23 9958 N NC Power CordUnterminated 3584 L23,D23 9959 N NC Power CordUnterminated 3584 L23,D23 9966 N NC Power Cord - China Remove 4Gb 3953 F05 4748 N NC Switch

** If field installed on a purchased machine, parts removed or replaced become the property ofIBM and must be returned.

Description Type Model Feature List price

TS7720 VEServer

3957 VEA $ 80,000

TS7740 CacheController

3956 CC7 $ 30,629

TS7740 CacheModule

3956 CX7 $ 12,112

TS7720 SATACache Cntlr

3956 CS7 $ 18,708



TS7720 SATACache Module

3956 XS7 $ 11,073

Redundant ACPower

3952 F05 1904 $ 2,150

Console Upgrade 3952 F05 2719 $ 1,750

TS3000 SystemConsole

3952 F05 2730 $ 7,495

Plant Install 3957VEA

3952 F05 5626 $ 720

Plant Install 3956CS7

3952 F05 5636 $ 835

Plant Install 3956CC7

3952 F05 5639 $ 835

Plant Install 3956CX7

3952 F05 5641 $ 2,260

Field Install 3956CX7

3952 F05 5642 $ 7,500

Plant Install 3956XS7

3952 F05 5646 $ 2,260

Field Install 3956XS7

3952 F05 5647 $ 7,500

TS7720 Frame 3952 F05 7322 $ 3,990

1Gb Grid DualCopper Conn

3957 V06 1032 $ 650

1Gb Grid DualOptical Conn

3957 V06 1033 $ 1,950

9 Micron LC/LC31 Meter

3957 VEA 201 $ 250

9 Micron LC/SC31 Meter

3957 VEA 202 $ 220

50 Micron LC/LC31 Meter

3957 VEA 203 $ 210

50 Micron LC/SC31 Meter

3957 VEA 204 $ 225

62.5 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter

3957 VEA 205 $ 250

62.5 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter

3957 VEA 206 $ 250

FunctionalEnhance Field

3957 VEA 521 $ 500

1Gb Grid DualCopper Conn

3957 VEA 1032 $ 650

1Gb Grid DualOptical Conn

3957 VEA 1033 $ 1,950

Ficon ShortWavelength Att

3957 VEA 3441 $ 12,850

Ficon LongWavelength Att

3957 VEA 3442 $ 12,850

Ficon 10K LGWavelength Att

3957 VEA 3443 $ 15,525

Grid Enablement 3957 VEA 4015 $ 50,000

Remove Clusterfrom Grid

3957 VEA 4016 $ 2,000

Cluster Cleanup 3957 VEA 4017 $ 2,000

100 MB/secIncrement

3957 VEA 5268 $ 67,500

3.4 TB FibreStorage

3956 CC7 7121 $ 70,449

Enable 1stExpansionDrawer

3956 CC7 7403 $ 13,154

3.4 TB FibreStorage

3956 CX7 7121 $ 70,449

16 TB SATAStorage

3956 CS7 7113 $ 36,648



16 TB SATAStorage

3956 XS7 7113 $ 36,648

PowerDistribution Units

3584 L23 1950 $ 3,729

TS7700 BE SWMounting Hdw

3584 L23 4871 $ 3,020

TS7700 BE 4GBSwitches

3584 L23 4872 $ 32,700

Reinstall TS7700BE Sw

3584 L23 4873 $ 480

Adj FrameSupport - BE Sw

3584 L23 4874 $ 1,970

PowerDistribution Units

3584 D23 1950 $ 3,729

TS7700 BE SWMounting Hdw

3584 D23 4871 $ 2,000

TS7700 BE 4GBSwitches

3584 D23 4872 $ 35,330

Reinstall TS7700BE Sw

3584 D23 4873 $ 480

Adj FrameSupport - BE Sw

3584 D23 4874 $ 1,970

Remove 4 GBSwitch

3953 F05 4748 $ 250

Description Type Model Part number Code (0) orblank (1 or +)

Price

3957 VEA 395734413442 1 $12,850.00

3957 VEA 395734413443 1 $15,525.00

3957 VEA 395734423441 1 $12,850.00

3957 VEA 395734423443 1 $15,525.00

3957 VEA 395734433441 1 $12,850.00

** If field installed on a purchased machine, parts removed or replaced become the property ofIBM and must be returned.

Alternative service

ICA mintenance

IOR IBM same day On-site Repair (IOR, 24 x 7):

Machine type-model

3957-VEA 3956-CC7 3956-CX7 3956-CS7 3956-XS7 IOR IBM same day On-site Repair (IOR, 24 x 7)

3957-VEA features 3441 3442 3443 4015

For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).

Feature conversion purchase price Feature Returned Continuous Type From To parts maintenance

3957 3441 3442 Y * Y



3957 3441 3443 Y * Y3957 3442 3441 Y * Y3957 3442 3443 Y * Y3957 3443 3441 Y * Y * Parts removed or replaced become the property of IBM and must be returned.

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