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
