TS7770 specifications and requirements

The following specifications and requirements are specific to the TS7770 and its components.

The 3952 Tape Frame (3952 F06 or F07) houses the components of the TS7770.

When designated as a TS7770 Base Frame (FC 7335 or FC 7337, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame), the 3952 F06 or F07 contains the following components:
  • TS7770 Server (3957-VED) (includes control unit and 2 I/O drawers)
  • TS7770 Cache Controller (3956-CSB)
  • TS7770 Cache Drawer(s) (3956-XSB) Internal power distribution units
Note: The standard 3952 Tape Frame ships with one internal power distribution unit. However, FC 1904, Power Distribution Unit is required to provide two power distribution units to support the availability characteristics of the TS7770.
If FC 7333, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame FC 7335 or FC 7337, TS7700 Encryption-capable base frame is installed, the TS7770 Base Frame has these physical specifications when fully configured.
When designated as a TS770 Storage Expansion Frame (FC 7334, TS7700 Encryption Capable Expansion FrameFC 7336 or FC 7338, TS7700 Encryption Capable Expansion Frame the 3952 F06 or F07) contains the following components:
  • TS7770 Cache Controllers (3956-CSB)
  • TS7770 Cache Drawer(s) (3956-XSB)
Note: FC 9336, R5 Expansion Frame Attachment is also required to attach the base and expansion frames.
Note: FC 9336 or FC 9337 is also required to attach the base and expansion frames.
If FC 7336, TS7700 Encryption-capable expansion frame is installed the TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame has these physical specifications when fully configured:The distance between a TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame and the TS7770 Base Frame cannot exceed 10 meters. This distance permits connection of the frames by using a 30-meter cable.
Table 1. Encryption- capable TS7770 physical frame characteristics
  Base Frame Expansion Frame, each (up to 2) Client Rack Mount (min config/ max config)
Width 616 mm (24.25 in.) 616 mm (24.25 in.) 483 mm (19.0 in.) of each component
Depth 1425 mm (56.1 in.) 1425 mm (56.1 in.) Depth of the deepest component3757-VED (p9 pSeries) from front to back of the cable management arm & cables in the arm 38.9 inches (98.8 cm)
Height 1930.4 mm (76 in.) 1930.4 mm (76 in.)

2 disk module config 18U in height = Min config

4 disk module config 22U in height

6 disk module config 26U in height

8 disk module config 30U in height

10 disk module config 34U in height = Max config

Weight max 735.3 Kg (1,621 lib) max 929.3 Kg (2,049 lbs)

Min weight of components for configuration with 2 disk cache drawers is ‭243 kg (‭536.4 lbs)

Max weight of components for configuration with 10 disk cache drawers is ‭456 kg (1,006‬ lbs)

Power consumption max 3480 watts max 4400 watts max 3480 watts
Power phase options single phase (240 V AC) or three phase (400 V AC) single phase only (240 V AC)
Power frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Dry bulb temperature (recommended operating range) 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Relative humidity (recommended operating range) 40 % to 55%

If FC 7338, TS7700 Encryption-capable expansion frame is installed the TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame has these physical specifications when fully configured:The distance between a TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame and the TS7770 Base Frame cannot exceed 10 meters. This distance permits connection of the frames by using a 30-meter cable.

Table 2. Encryption- capable TS7770 physical frame characteristics
dd Base Frame Expansion Frame, each (up to 2) Client Rack Mount (min config/ max config)
Width 616 mm (24.25 in.) 616 mm (24.25 in.) 483 mm (19.0 in.) of each component
Width 616 mm (24.25 in.) 616 mm (24.25 in.) 483 mm (19.0 in.) of each component
Depth 1425 mm (56.1 in.) 1425 mm (56.1 in.) Depth of the deepest component3757-VED (p9 pSeries) from front to back of the cable management arm & cables in the arm 38.9 inches (98.8 cm)
Height 1930.4 mm (76 in.) 1930.4 mm (76 in.)

2 disk module config 18U in height = Min config

4 disk module config 22U in height

6 disk module config 26U in height

8 disk module config 30U in height

10 disk module config 34U in height = Max config

Weight max 735.3 Kg (1,621 lib) max 929.3 Kg (2,049 lbs)

Min weight of components for configuration with 2 disk cache drawers is ‭243 kg (‭536.4 lbs)

Max weight of components for configuration with 10 disk cache drawers is ‭456 kg (1,006‬ lbs)

Power consumption max 3480 watts max 4400 watts max 3480 watts
Power phase options single phase (240 V AC) or three phase (400 V AC) single phase only (240 V AC)
Power frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Dry bulb temperature (recommended operating range) 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Relative humidity (recommended operating range) 40 % to 55%
Table 3 displays the maximum configuration of a TS7770. Table 4 displays the physical specifications for each TS7770 component. Use these tables and the tape frame specifications, located from the links in the Related information section, to determine the correct physical requirements for your configuration.
Table 3. TS7770 maximum configuration
Component Quantity of each component in 3952 Tape Frame as TS7770 Base frame Quantity of each component in 3952 Tape Frame as optional TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame
TS7770 Server (3957-VED) 1 0
TS7770 Cache Controller (3956-CSB) 1 2
TS7770 Cache Drawers (3956-XSB) 9 18
Component Quantity of each component in 3952 Tape Frame as TS7770 Base frame Quantity of each component in 3952 Tape Frame as optional TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame with FC 9336 1st Expansion Frame Quantity of each component in 3952 Tape Frame as optional TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame with FC 9337 2nd Expansion Frame
TS7770 Server (3957-VED) 1 0 0
TS7770 Cache Controller (3956-CSB) 1 2 2
TS7770 Cache Drawers (3956-XSB) 9 18 18
Table 4. TS7770 component specifications
Specification TS7770 Server TS7770 Cache Subsystem
Type and Model 3957-VED I/O expansion drawer
(each of 2)
TS7770 cache controller 3956-CSB TS7770 cache expansion drawer 3956-XSB
Width 482 mm (18.97 in) 440 mm (17.32 in.)
Total width of two joined drawers
483 mm (19.0 in) 483 mm (19.0 in)
Depth 766.5 mm (30.2 in) 800 mm (31.5 in.) 556 mm (21.9 in) 556 mm (21.9 in)
Height 86.7 mm (3.4 in) 220 mm (8.66 in.) 87 mm (3.4 in) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Weight 30.4 kg (67 lbs) 42.2 kg (92.8 lb.) weight of two combined
Reflects weight of each, without cassettes
27.7 kg (61.0 lb) fully configured

26.7 kg (58.7 lb)

fully configured
Power 180-240 V AC
50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
180-240 V AC
50/60 Hz
198-264 RMS† V AC
50/60 Hz
198-264 RMS† V AC
50/60 Hz
Unit height 2 U 5 U 2 U 2 U
Temperature (non-operating) 5-45 degrees C (41-113 degrees F) Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum −10-65 degrees C (14-149 F) 5-45 degrees C (41-113 F)
Temperature (operating) 5-40 degrees C (41-104 degrees F)
Temperature depends on altitude, see Table 5.
Suggested:
18-27 degrees C (64-80 degrees F)
Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum 10-32 degrees C (50-89.6 F) 10-32 degrees C (50-89.6 F)
Relative humidity Non-operating: 8-85%
Operating: 20-60%
Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum Non-operating: 8-80%
Operating: 20%-80%
Non-operating: 8-80%
Operating: 20%-80%
Maximum wet bulb (power off) Non-operating:
28 degrees C (82 degrees F)
Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum 23 degrees C (73.4 F) 23 degrees C (73.4 F)
Power consumption 1400 watts (2X) max. Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum 810 watts 540 watts
Thermal output 6416 Btu/hour (max.) Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum 2730 Btu/hr 1820 Btu/hr
Power-source loading 1.6 kVA (max. config.)
3,048 m (10,000 ft.) max. altitude
Included in 3952 Tape Frame maximum 0.9 kVA 0.6 kVA
† Root Mean Square. In a multi-drawer configuration, total power is predicted to be a root mean square of the individual drawer maximums.
Table 5. 3957-VED Temperature Depending on Altitude
Temperature (operating) Altitude
5-40 degrees C (41-104 degrees F)
Note: The minimum operating temperature cannot go below 5 C (41 degrees F).
Up to 3050 meter @ 5-28 C (41-82 degrees F)
Up to 2875 meter @ 29 C (84 degrees F)
Up to 2700 meter @ 30 C (86 degrees F)
Up to 2525 meter @ 31 C (88 degrees F)
Up to 2350 meter @ 32 C (89 degrees F)
Up to 2175 meter @ 33 C (91 degrees F)
Up to 2000 meter @ 34 C (93 degrees F)
Up to 1825 meter @ 35 C (95 degrees F)
Up to 1650 meter @ 36 C (96 degrees F)
Up to 1475 meter @ 37 C (98 degrees F)
Up to 1300 meter @ 38 C (100 degrees F)
Up to 1125 meter @ 39 C (102 degrees F)
Up to 950 meter @ 40 C (104 degrees F)

TS7770 Base Frame power requirements

Your facility must ensure an available power supply to meet the input voltage requirements for the TS7770 Base Frame. Table 6 displays the maximum input power for a fully configured TS7770.

Table 6. TS7770 Base Frame maximum input power requirements
Power requirement Value
Voltage 200-240 V AC (single phase)
Frequency 50-60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Current 24 amp
Inrush current 250 amp
Power (watt) 3480 watts
Input power required 4.8 kVA (single phase)
Thermal units 12.2kBTU/hr, 3.06 kcal/hr

TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame power requirements

Your facility must ensure an available power supply to meet the input voltage requirements for the TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame. Table 7 displays the maximum input power for a fully configured TS7770.

Table 7. TS7770 Storage Expansion Frame maximum input power requirements
Power requirement Value
Voltage 200-240 V AC (single phase)
Frequency 50-60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Current 24 amp
Leakage current 13.5 ma
Inrush current 250 amp
Power (watt) 4400 watts
Input power required 4.8 kVA (single phase)
Thermal units 15.4 kBtu/hr, 4.0 kcal/hr
Exhaust capacity 1030 m3/hr
Noise level 59 db