3590 Magstar Tape System 
3590 Magstar Tape System Models B11 and B1A 
 
Dimensions  B11 Rack  B1A Library 
Height  522 mm 20.6 in.  262 mm 10.5 in. 
Width  230 mm 9.1 in.  221 mm 8.8 in. 
Depth  988 mm 39.0 in.  750 mm 29.8 in. 
Weight 
   49.5 kg 109 lbs.  28.6 kg 63 lbs. 
Electrical 
Power source loading  0.3 
(typical in kVA)    
Thermal output 
(typical) 
1024 Btu/hr 
Temperature Requirements 
(media in use)  16 to 32°C 
(60 to 90°F) 
Humidity Requirements 
(Noncondensing)  20 to 80% 
Wet Bulb  23°C (73°F) 
  
3590 Magstar Tape System Model C12 Frame 
 
Dimensions 
Height  1803 mm 71.0 in. 
Width  724 mm 28.5 in. 
Depth  775 mm 30.5 in. 
Weight 
   400 kg 880 lbs. 
Electrical 
Power source loading  1.2 
(typical in kVA)    
Thermal output 
(typical) 
7830 Btu/hr * 
Temperature Requirements 
(media in use)  16 to 32°C
(60 to 90°F) 
Humidity Requirements 
(Noncondensing)  20 to 80% 
Wet Bulb  26°C (79°F) 
  
Note:   * Includes four B1A or E1A drives and associated cables
 
 
 
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