Ibm 3490E Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models F00, F01, F11, And Library Model F1A - IBM i series Handbook

Externally Attached Automated Libraries
The media and tape formats supported by the 7329 Model 308 Tape Autoloader are fully
compatible with the media and tape formats supported by iSeries #4487 and #4587 feature
50 GB ¼-Inch Cartridge Tape.
Positioning
• Can read and write on previous 25 GB tape formats. Read only on previous 4 GB, 8
GB, 13 GB, and 16 GB ¼-inch tape formats
• One removable 8-cartridge tape magazine for media cartridges or cleaning cartridges
• Selectable automatic drive cleaning
• Two operating modes: manual or sequential
• External stand-alone desktop model
• Standard bar code reader to provide tape cartridge identification and inventory as well
as cleaning cartridge identification
• Over 40 hours of unattended operation at 36 GB/hour (assumes a 2:1 compression)
• Optional Rack Mount Shelf
• Supports auto mode
• Supports random mode
It attaches to the iSeries or AS/400e server in these ways:
• #2718 PCI Magnetic Media Controller
• #2768 PCI Magnetic Media Controller
The minimum OS/400 supported software release is V4R5.
One cable feature #9224 ships with each autoloader ordered from the plant. Attaching more
than one autoloader per PCI Magnetic Controller is not recommended. A SCSI terminator is
also included with each autoloader ordered from the plant.
Can be used as an Alternate IPL device.
IBM 3490E Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models F00,
F01, F11, and Library Model F1A
The IBM 3490E Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models F00,
F01, and F11 are reduced size single-drive tabletop, desk-side, or
rack-mounted versions of the 3490E family of tape drives. They are
compatible with the 3490 E01, E11, C10, C11, and C22 models. They can be
used as the Alternate IPL device.
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