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{{AN}} is the machine type of a tape backup system based on the 1/2-inch cartridge, which is also used on the IBM mainframe.
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{{AN}} is the machine type of a tape backup system based on the 1/2-inch cartridge which uses a linear serpentine recording technique.
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''<blockquote>"Effective September 29, 2006, IBM will withdraw from marketing the 3590 Enterprise Tape Drive.  The IBM TotalStorage 3590 Enterprise Tape Drive has been replaced by the IBM System Storage [[TS1120]] Tape Drive." <ref name="withdrawn">[http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/3590/index.html Withdrawal announcement] from IBM.com</ref></blockquote>''
  
 
==Tape Drive==
 
==Tape Drive==
 
There are several models of 3590s: standalone single drive, rackmounted with autoloader, etc.<br>
 
There are several models of 3590s: standalone single drive, rackmounted with autoloader, etc.<br>
 
The alpha character following the dash indicates what kind of read/write drive is used.
 
The alpha character following the dash indicates what kind of read/write drive is used.
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*3590-B drive (oldest)
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;3590-B drive
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*3590-E drive
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: 128 tracks
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*3590-H drive (newest)
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: V3R2 and later<ref name="3590_interop.pdf">([http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/pdf/compatibility/3590_interop.pdf PDF]) of interoperability matrix from [http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/supportresources?taskind=4&brandind=5000034&familyind=5329541 Support for 3590 Enterprise Tape System]</ref>
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;3590-E drive
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: 256 tracks
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: V4R1 and later<ref name="3590_interop.pdf"/>
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;3590-H drive
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: 384 tracks
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: V4R5 and later<ref name="3590_interop.pdf"/>
  
 
==Media==
 
==Media==
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: blue tab
 
: blue tab
 
: 1050 feet
 
: 1050 feet
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: 3590-J tapes can be referred to as just "3590" tapes, as they were the original length
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: 3590-J tapes can be referred to as "3590" or "native" tapes, as they were the original length.
 
;3590-K media  
 
;3590-K media  
 
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: green tab
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==Capacity==
 
==Capacity==
 
The capacity of a given 3590 cartridge depends on the drive, the media, and compression.<br>
 
The capacity of a given 3590 cartridge depends on the drive, the media, and compression.<br>
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It varies from 10GB to 120GB per cartridge.
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It varies from 10GB to 180GB per cartridge.
  
 
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! Drive !! 3590-J<br>media !! 3590-K<br>media
 
! Drive !! 3590-J<br>media !! 3590-K<br>media
 
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| style="text-align:left;" | 3590-B || 10GB<br>''(20GB)'' || 20GB<br>''(40GB)''
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| style="text-align:left;" | 3590-B || 10GB<br>''(30GB)'' || 20GB<br>''(60GB)''
 
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| style="text-align:left;" | 3590-E || 20GB<br>''(40GB)'' || 40GB<br>''(80GB)''
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| style="text-align:left;" | 3590-E || 20GB<br>''(60GB)'' || 40GB<br>''(120GB)''
 
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| style="text-align:left;" | 3590-K || 30GB<br>''(60GB)'' || 60GB<br>''(120GB)''
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| style="text-align:left;" | 3590-K || 30GB<br>''(90GB)'' || 60GB<br>''(180GB)''
 
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: <small>Note:  ''(##GB)'' denotes capacity with compression.</small>
 
: <small>Note:  ''(##GB)'' denotes capacity with compression.</small>
  
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==Manuals==
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===Operator Guide===
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*([http://www-backup.univie.ac.at/bookmgr/books/bookspdf/HARDWARE/3590opg.pdf PDF]) of IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem
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*Document Number: GA32-0330-05
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*Build Date: May 1999
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===3590 Reference Codes===
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*http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r3s/index.jsp?topic=/ipha6/x3590.htm
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===Other Manuals===
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*http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v1r1/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.itsmm.doc_5.3.3/update/anrcms5707.htm
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
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==External links==
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*[http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&dc=DB520&dc=D900&dc=D800&dc=DA900&dc=DA800&q1=3490+AND+AS400KBXXYYZZRCH&uid=nas1b69de8ff8246ff2c8625688700566393&loc=en_US&cs=UTF-8&lang=all Tape Drive Model Characteristics] table from IBM Reference# 8625688700566393
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*[http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&dc=DB520&dc=D900&dc=D800&dc=DA900&dc=DA800&q1=3490+AND+AS400KBXXYYZZRCH&uid=nas1fa8a6dc37a772eac862569c1006571b1&loc=en_US&cs=UTF-8&lang=all Differences between 3590 Model B , E, and H Tape Drives] from IBM Reference# 862569C1006571B1
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*([http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/fcgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=pm&subtype=sp&pdf=yes&appname=STG_TS_USEN&htmlfid=TSD00262USEN PDF]) of IBM TotalStorage 3590 Tape Drive datasheet from [http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/3590/index.html IBM]
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*[http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v1r1/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.itsmaixn.doc/anrarf53106.htm 3590 info] from IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, Version 5.3 for AIX Server
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*[http://www.imation.com Imation] links
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**[http://www.imation.com/products/data_center_tape/3590_3590E_tape_cartridges.html  Imation Black Watch 3590 & 3590E 1/2" Data Cartridges]
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**([http://www.imation.com/products/pdfs/3590_TC.pdf PDF]) of Imation 3590/3590E Half-Inch Tape Cartridge Brochure
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*([http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/fcgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=pm&subtype=rg&pdf=yes&appname=SS_TS_USEN&htmlfid=TSO00364USEN PDF]) of IBM TotalStorage data sheet for media and drives (G325-3369-20) from [http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/product/index.html IBM]
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*[[wikipedia:Magnetic tape]]
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*[http://www.discinterchange.com/IDtape.aspx Identifying computer tapes] with images from Disc Interchange Service Company
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*http://www.ribeau.co.uk/guest/3590%20Magstar%20Tape%20Subsystem/ has PDFs of IBM manuals and other documents
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==Categories==
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[[Category:Backup and Recovery]]

Latest revision as of 14:36, 21 July 2008

3590 is the machine type of a tape backup system based on the 1/2-inch cartridge which uses a linear serpentine recording technique.

"Effective September 29, 2006, IBM will withdraw from marketing the 3590 Enterprise Tape Drive. The IBM TotalStorage 3590 Enterprise Tape Drive has been replaced by the IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive." [1]

Tape Drive

There are several models of 3590s: standalone single drive, rackmounted with autoloader, etc.
The alpha character following the dash indicates what kind of read/write drive is used.

3590-B drive
128 tracks
V3R2 and later[2]
3590-E drive
256 tracks
V4R1 and later[2]
3590-H drive
384 tracks
V4R5 and later[2]

Media

There are two kinds of 3590 media, distinguishable by the color of the plastic insert on the cartridge and the single letter designation.

3590-J media
blue tab
1050 feet
3590-J tapes can be referred to as "3590" or "native" tapes, as they were the original length.
3590-K media
green tab
2070 feet
3590-K tapes can be referred to as "3590E" tapes, as they are the "extended" length. This has nothing to do with the 3590-E drive model.

Capacity

The capacity of a given 3590 cartridge depends on the drive, the media, and compression.
It varies from 10GB to 180GB per cartridge.

Drive 3590-J
media 		3590-K
media
3590-B 10GB
(30GB) 		20GB
(60GB)
3590-E 20GB
(60GB) 		40GB
(120GB)
3590-K 30GB
(90GB) 		60GB
(180GB)
Note: (##GB) denotes capacity with compression.

Manuals

Operator Guide

  • (PDF) of IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem
  • Document Number: GA32-0330-05
  • Build Date: May 1999

3590 Reference Codes

Other Manuals

References

  1. ↑ Withdrawal announcement from IBM.com
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 (PDF) of interoperability matrix from Support for 3590 Enterprise Tape System

External links

Categories

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