The new 3490E Model F Tape Subsystems
offers full function 3490E tape performance and compatibility at an
economical price for AS/400, RS/6000 and S/390 systems. These new
models extend the life of the 3490E product line and protect a customer's
investment in 18 and 36-track ½-inch cartridge media.
Highlights
Table-top, desk-side, and
rack-mounted models available as well as a model that can be installed
in the Magstar 3494 tape library.
Up to 24GB (compressed) capacity
with the 10 cartridge Automatic Cartridge Facility.
Supports 18-track reads and 36-track
read/write on S/390 systems.
Supports 18-track read/write and
36-track read/write on AS/400 and RS/6000 systems.
Design and tape path enhancements
provide improved mechanical and data reliability over prior 3490E
models.
Highlights
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Economical, high performance Tape Subsystem for the AS/400
and RS/6000.
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Small footprint.
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Native cartridge capacity of .8GB and up to 2.4GB with IDRC
compression.
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16-bit fast/wide SCSI-2 differential interface.
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3MB/sec native device data rate; up to 6.8MB/sec with
compression
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Model F00
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Table-top
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Single drive
Model F01
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Stand-alone - desk-side model
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Single drive
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Standard 10-cartridge random access autoloader providing an unattended
backup capacity of up to 24GB with 3:1 compression.
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Dedicated cleaner cartridge slot.
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Message display
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Control panel
Highlights
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Using improved data recording ability (IDRC) technology with
SCSI interface throughput can be up to 6.8MB/sec on SCSI systems.
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Throughput can be up to 10MB/sec via ESCON controller with
four drives.
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Design enhancements provide improved mechanical and data
reliability.
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Tape path enhancements.
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Advanced electronic packaging and circuit technology.
There are five models of the new 3490E
F series:
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F00 - Low cost - table top - single drive.
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F01 - Low cost - desk side - single drive - 10 cartridge
enclosed autoloader.
F1A - This model is automation ready for use as a component
in the IBM Magstar 3494 tape library.
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FC0 - Rack - supports up to four Model
F11 drives attached to SCSI systems or attached to ESCON systems with
optional control unit.
Highlights
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SCSI host attachment
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ESCON host attachment with optional control unit
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Remote support for ESCON
The IBM 3490E Model F1A is intended to be installed
in a Magstar 3494 Tape Library's L10 or D10 frame on independent sliders
that allows the drives to be serviced from the rear, with no disruption to
the Magstar 3494 Tape Library.
Up to 10 IBM 3490E F1A drives can be installed in
each Magstar 3494 Tape Library.
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Economical, rack mounted tape subsystem for AS/400, RS/6000,
and S/390 systems.
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10 cartridge Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) providing up
to 24GB of unattended storage with 3:1 compression.
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SCSI attached to RS/6000 and AS/400 systems.
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ESCON attachment with optional controller feature on the
3490 FC0.
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The IBM 3490E Model F11 is
intended for use in backup, archiving files, off-site data storage for
disaster recovery and data exchange with other systems.
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The IBM 3490E Model F11 is rack-mountable. Up to four 3490E
Model F11s can be installed in the 3490E Model FC0 Rack. An optional control
unit is available on the FC0 rack which allows the F11 drive to be attached
to ESCON systems.
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The ten cartridge autoloader on the IBM 3490E Model F11
automatically loads and unloads cartridges as they are filled, improving
efficiency by reducing operator handling.
Highlights
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Attachment to SCSI hosts.
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Attachment to ESCON host with optional control unit feature.
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Remote support for ESCON attachment.
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Modular - install one F11 drive at a time.
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Significant reduction in power and cooling requirements.
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Effective throughput rates of 10MB/sec with an ESCON
control unit with four drives.
The IBM 3490E Model FC0 supports up to four F11 drives, one
control unit feature, and a maximum of two channel adapter features. The
IBM 3490E Model FC0 control unit feature can
support up to eight IBM 3490E Model F11 tape drives. For an
eight-drive configuration an additional IBM 3490E Model FC0 rack is used as
an expansion frame.
IBM’s 3490E Model FC0, with control unit and IBM 3490E Model
F11 tape drives, can provide significant improvements in throughput. A
maximum throughput of 10MB/sec, uncompacted, is possible using ESCON
attachment. The previous models of the IBM 3490E A10/B40 combination
provided 3MB/sec. This improvement is gained by the drives residing on a
shared 20MB/sec bandwidth
Do you see the tape drive that you are looking for?
If so please contact us at 800-663-5523 or click
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