Model Abstract 3590-E1A - IBM i series Handbook

Externally Attached Automated Libraries
Field Install. Fibre attachment is either directly to a 3590 (point-to-point) or via a Fibre
Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) using a 3435-1RU Fibre Channel Managed Hub. Switches
are not supported. However, the 2109 SAN Fibre Channel Switch Models S08 and S16 can
be used in QuickLoop mode to attach iSeries to the 3590.
One cable feature should be specified for each 3590 drive port attached to an iSeries or
AS/400e system adapter. Each AS/400 Magnetic Media Subsystem Controller (#6501)
requires one Interposer for AS/400 (feature #9410 on the 3590) for the cables to connect
correctly. The maximum SCSI cable length is 25 meters. For more information, see the
Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0329.
The required software includes:
• Device support of the IBM 3590 Model E11 and E1A Tape Drives, including support for
the ACF in random mode, is provided by OS/400 V4R1 or later.
• PTFs are required to attach the 3590 Model E11 or E1A Tape Drive to iSeries or
AS/400e servers. Refer to Informational APAR II11472 for the required PTFs.
Support is also provided under these products:
– Backup Recovery and Media Services for OS/400 (BRMS)
– Tivoli Storage Manager Version 3.7
– IBM Content Manager OnDemand (5769-RD1)
One cartridge magazine is shipped with each Model E11. A cartridge magazine must be in
the E11 for the ACF to be operated. It is suggested that an empty spare magazine be ordered
and kept on hand in case the original magazine is misplaced or accidentally damaged.
IBM 3590 Model B11 and B1A Tape Drives (B Models) can be field upgraded to the new
E Models, for investment protection.
The new models will write on existing cartridges. Data written on cartridges with current 3590
Tape Drives can be read by the new models.
The 3590 E11/E1A models look identical to the B11/B1A Models from an external view. It is
really only the inside that is different (for example, a different tape head, takeup reel, and
electronic card packs).

Model Abstract 3590-E1A

The Magstar 3590 Model E1A Tape Drive comes without the ACF and is designed to go into
the Magstar IBM 3494 Tape Library.
IBM 3590 Model E11 Tape Drive can be field upgraded to Model E1A.
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