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===Other Manuals===
 
===Other Manuals===
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==References==
 
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==External links==
 
==External links==
*[http://www.discinterchange.com/IDtape.aspx Identifying computer tapes] with images from Disc Interchange Service Company
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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
 
*[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
 
*[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
 
*([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]
 
*([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://www.imation.com/products/data_center_tape/3590_3590E_tape_cartridges.html  Imation Black Watch 3590 & 3590E 1/2" Data Cartridges]
 
**[http://www.imation.com/products/data_center_tape/3590_3590E_tape_cartridges.html  Imation Black Watch 3590 & 3590E 1/2" Data Cartridges]
 
**([http://www.imation.com/products/pdfs/3590_TC.pdf PDF]) of Imation 3590/3590E Half-Inch Tape Cartridge Brochure
 
**([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]
 
*[[wikipedia:Magnetic tape]]
 
*[[wikipedia:Magnetic tape]]
*([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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*[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
  
 
==Categories==
 
==Categories==
 
[[Category:Backup and Recovery]]
 
[[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