Removable Storage Media Devices
376 AS/400e System Handbook
Model Abstract 3590-E1A
The Magstar 3590 Model E1A Tape Drive comes without the ACF and is designed to go into
the Magstar IBM 3494 Tape Library.
IBM 3590 Model B11 and B1A Tape Drives (B Models) can be field upgraded to the new
E Models, providing investment protection.
IBM 3590 Model E11 Tape Drive can be field upgraded to Model E1A.
The new models will write on existing cartridges. Data written on cartridges with current 3590
Tape Drives can be read by the new models.
The 3590 E11/E1A models look identical to the B11/B1A Models. It is really only the inside
that is different (for example, a different tape head, takeup reel, and electronic card packs).
3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge
The IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Drive supports the 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge
Tape (Extended Length Cartridge). This tape has a native capacity of 40 GB on the 3590
Model E11 and E1A tape drives and 20 GB on the 3590 Model B11 and B1A tape drives. All
3590 B and E Models shipped on or after 04 February 2000 support the Extended Length
Cartridge. The 3590 Extended Media Support is also available as an MES upgrade feature
for installed 3590 B and E Model tape drives.
Doubling cartridge capacity benefits customers that use applications such as system backup
and restore, which utilize full tape cartridges. This can result in a significant cost savings from
less tape cartridge handling, floor space, and improved automation slot utilization.
All models of the Magstar 3590 Tape Drive continue to support the 3590 High Performance
Cartridge Tape Cartridge (Standard Length Cartridge).
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