Externally Attached Automated Libraries
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instantaneous data transfer rate is 13 MB/sec. The actual throughput achieved is a function of
many components and can vary.
A maximum of two 3590s may be attached per #6501, but if run concurrently, the 3590’s
performance may be reduced. The #6534, #2729, and #2749 PCI Ultra Magnetic Media
Controller can support a maximum of one 3590 Model B11. For more information on these
controllers, see “I/O Adapters and Controllers” on page 291.
The 3590 Model B11 includes the Advanced Cartridge Function (ACF), which has the same
operational function of an Automatic Cartridge Loader (ACL), but also allows random access
of cartridge tapes. The ACF supports the 10-cartridge magazine that has ten slots for the
high-performance ½-inch cartridge tapes and a spare slot for a cleaning cartridge. Each 3590
Model B11 is shipped with the ACF, a high performance cartridge tape, a cleaning tape, and a
10-cartridge magazine. Additional 3590 cartridge magazines can be ordered using RPQ
8B3184.
The 3590 Model B11 is supported on all iSeries and AS/400e models as an Alternate IPL
device.
The 3590 is also supported in the 3494 Tape Library Dataserver as the Model B1A. The 3590
Model B11 can be field upgraded to a Model B1A.
IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Models E1A and E11
The IBM Magstar 3590 High Performance Subsystem Model E11 tape drive is a
rack-mountable model using high performance ½-inch tape cartridges. The 3590 E Models
can read or write twice as much data as the B1X Models on the 3590 High Performance
Cartridge Tape. With the E1X Models, the cartridge can contain up to 20 GB or with the
extended length cartridge up to 40 GB of native/uncompressed data per cartridge (60 GB or
120 GB with a 3:1 compression ratio respectively).
Positioning
• High performance solution for backup/retrieval and archive
• Proven performance, reliability, and capacity for data storage needs
• Large investment in Magstar 3590 tapes
• Can install up to four drives in a space saving rack configuration
• Leading industry standard tape solution
Fully written tapes are positioned back at the load point, virtually eliminating the rewind
operation as with 3490E tape drives. The “locate” function has been enhanced to position the
drive on the proper track and location without having to sequentially search the entire
recorded tape.
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