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Not supported for the current status
Status Future consideration
Workspace IBM TS4500 Tape Library
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 1, 2026

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Merged idea
This idea has been merged into another idea. To comment or vote on this idea, please visit TL45-I-102 Support modern SSO protocols.

Enable/Add SSO or SAML to TS4500 Authentication Options Merged

Currently TS4500s authenticate using local logins or LDAP. It lacks a modern Single Sign-On (SSO) or a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) option, specifically for Entra ID. As enterprises migrate from LDAP or require more modern authentication methods, we would see a uniform way of logging into IBM hardware across the board, as z boxes are receiving upgrades to make SSO logins possible. This would also be much more acceptable for internal governance and compliance teams which would make IBM hardware and solutions more attractive and easier to sell to leadership.

We aren't asking to remove other authentication methods, simply asking that this is added to the current list of accepted authentication methods. This would be for TS4500s and future versions of automated tape libraries.

Idea priority High
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    CARLOS SANDOVAL
    Apr 1, 2026

    IBM has assessed this idea and it has been identified as a possible candidate for a future release of the product, although at this time there's no commitment to implement the Idea.

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