Martha, We just converted all our VM systems to the CentricStor. We are using IBM 3490E emulation. The emulated 3490E is not restricted to the native capacity of a 3490E. The CentricStor is FICON attached. We just completed an upgrade on the CentricStor, and we don't consider it to be stable after the upgrade. The Fujitsu technicians are tinkering fiddling with it every day. Its stability and performance appears to be improving.
-----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Martha McConaghy Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Fujitsu CentricStor Has anyone heard of and/or use Fujitsu CentricStor virtual tape appliance? It claims to support Escon and Ficon connections, along with "all major backup software". However, I've searched and googled and can find no real technical specs on it, just "marketing speak". We're evaluating contracting with a remote site for backup support and this is one of the devices they want to provide. I have my doubts since I can't find real technical specs on it. What type of device would it emulate for VM? Martha
