Supported Hardware for Optical Storage

A variety of hardware configurations for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM are supported on server. The table below lists the stand-alone optical devices available as well as the media supported in each.

Table 1. Supported stand-alone optical devices
Device Type Hardware Resource Type and Model Device Media Supported
6320/6321 6320-002/6321-002 CD-ROM

CD-ROM
CD-R
7210-020 6321-002 CD-ROM Bridgebox External device

CD-ROM
CD-R
6330 HH DVD-RAM 6330-002 DVD-RAM

CD-ROM
CD-R1
CD-RW1,2
DVD-ROM
DVD-RAM4
7210-025 6330-002 DVD-RAM Bridgebox External device

CD-ROM
CD-R1
CD-RW1,2
DVD-ROM
DVD-RAM
6336 6336-002 DVD-ROM

CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW2
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RAM3
6331 Slim Rambo 6331-002 Slim Multi-Recorder

CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW2
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RAM3
6333 HH Rambo   IHH Multi-Recorder

CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW2
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RAM5
7210-030 6333-002 External device

CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW2
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RAM3
7212-102 Sam Bass 6330 6333 6336  

CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW2
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RAM3
6337 Slim Line DVD-ROM   DVD-ROM

CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW2
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RAM3

1. Read support in DVD-RAM drive only.

2. Read support available at Version 5 Release 2 and later.

3. Read support for Type II DVD-RAM 4.7GB media with the media removed only.

4. Prior to V5R3, writes media in cartridge only. V5R3 on, writes media in or removed from cartridge.

5. Write support for Type II DVD-RAM 4.7GB media with the media removed only.

Optical media libraries come in a variety of configurations that are designed around the different forms of media and different connection options. Optical media libraries range from the single cartridge stand-alone model through models capable of holding 638 optical cartridges and twelve disk drives. Optical media libraries may be directly connected to the server for best functionality and performance, or may be connected through a LAN to allow independent access by PCs or other servers. Verify which adapter is appropriate for your model server and device interface.

Table 2. Currently Supported Optical Storage Devices
Model Drive Type Connection Cartridge Capacity Number of Drives
3431-705 Multi-Function LAN 1 1
3995-A23 Multi-Function LAN 16 1
3995-022 WORM LAN 32 2
3995-023 Multi-Function LAN 32 2
3995-122 WORM LAN 144 4
3995-123 Multi-Function LAN 144 4
3995-C20 Multi-Function LAN 20 1 or 2
3995-C22 Multi-Function LAN 52 2
3995-C24 Multi-Function LAN 104 2 or 4
3995-C26 Multi-Function LAN 156 4 or 6
3995-C28 Multi-Function LAN 258 4 or 6
3995-C40 Multi-Function Direct 20 1 or 2
3995-C42 Multi-Function Direct 52 2
3995-C44 Multi-Function Direct 104 2 or 4
3995-C46 Multi-Function Direct 156 4 or 6
3995-C48 Multi-Function Direct 258 4 or 6
3996-032 Multi-Function Direct 32 2
3996-080 Multi-Function Direct 72 or 80 2 or 4
3996-174 Multi-Function Direct 166 or 174 2 or 4
399F-100 Multi-Function Direct 24-80 1-4
399F-200 Multi-Function Direct 104-638 2-12

The following table lists all the Input/Output attachment adapters that you can use to attach Direct and LAN optical libraries to your server. You will need to verify which adapter is appropriate for your model server.

Table 3.
Library Connection Type iSeries™ Feature Code Description/Comments
Token Ring 2724 4/16Mbps
Ethernet 2723/4723 10Mbps
Ethernet 2838/4838 100/10Mbps
Direct 2621 No longer supported
Direct 2729 Supported
Direct 2749 Supported
Direct 5702, 5712 Supported
Direct 6534 Supported
Direct 5736 Supported
Parent topic: Optical storage