Thanks for the reference information, Richard,,,,We had an IBM rep come in and he said we could still use the 3494 library with 3592 tape drives, but I wasn't sure about the tapes.
Debbie Richard Sims <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[email protected]> 07/27/2005 08:34 AM Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" To: [email protected] cc: Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Tape Question On Jul 27, 2005, at 8:17 AM, Debbie Bassler wrote: > Currently, we have a 3494 tape library and 3590 tape drives and > 3590 tapes. > We are planning to get a couple of 3592 tape drives. My question > is, will > we be able to use the 3590 tapes in the 3592 tape drives? I would > think > since the capacity of the 3590 tapes is only 20G/40G it would not > be a good > idea to use them. Also, I'm not sure how the write speed would be > effected > if we use these tapes. I assume there are 3592 tapes which have a > larger > capacity and write speed. Debbie - Refer to the manual "IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3592 Introduction and Planning Guide", where on page 5 it says: "Model 3592 tape cartridges are not compatible with 3590 tape drives, and, likewise, 3590 tapes cannot be used in the 3592 drives." 3592 is a technology departure, as 3590 was to 3490. Another good reference is redpaper "IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape 3592: Presentation Guide"; and there is the "IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Cartridge 3592" brochure (G225-6987). Richard Sims
