> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johnston, Robert E > Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 4:05 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Product availability on 3592 > > > Hello, > We recently converted to virtual tape and 3592. Now mgt is itching to > get the 3480s off the floor. My question is, do vendors (IBM and CA > mostly) offer products on 3592 format or are we going to have problems > if we get rid of the 3480 drives and try to order new software? I know > there are internet options for z/OS but we are not positioned > right now > to make use of it. > > Thanks for any info, > Robert
That is exactly why our 3952 conversion includes a 3490-C22 with two drives! It is rack-mounted and relatively inexpensive. Another possibility, which I don't really suggest, it to SCSI attach a 3490 drive to a Intel PC. You could then copy data to/from that and ftp it from/to the z/OS system. Or something like that. It might be less expensive and easier to "sell" to management (FSVO "easier"). -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer UICI Insurance Center Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its' content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
