The IBM 3590 (Magstar) is a series of Tape Drives and corresponding magnetic tape data storage media formats developed by IBM. The 3590 series of tape drives and media are not compatible with the IBM 3592 line of drives that replaced it. They can store up to 60 GB of data (uncompressed). This family superseded the IBM 3480 Tape Drives popular in 1980s and 1990s.
Like the 3480 and 3592 formats, this tape format has half inch tape spooled onto 4-by-5-by-1 inch data cartridges containing a single reel. A takeup reel is embedded inside the tape drive. The 3590 Tape Drives are still in high demand and Sunstar Company maintains an inventory of numerous models and configurations. Units are sold with warranty and can be made available for IBM maintenance.
.A hallmark of the genre is transferability. Tapes recorded with one tape drive are generally readable on another drive, even if the tape drives were built by different manufacturers. Magstar tapes and drives are available in 128, 256 and 384-track versions.
3590 B Model (3590 B11/B1A), 128 tracks
3590 E Model (3590 E11/E1A), 256 tracks
3590 H Model (3590 H11/H1A), 384 tracks
IBM 3590 E1A IBM 3590 B1A IBM 3590 H1A
IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model B1A / E1A IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model B1A IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model E1A
IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model B11A / E11 IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model B11A IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model E11
FUJITSU M8100
Note:
We repair all 3590 Tape drives and if you need any help wityh data conversion we will gladly assist you.
info@sunstarco.com (800) 663-5523
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
IBM TS1130 Tape Drive
The IBM System Storage TS1130 Tape Drive features storage capability to help you establish easy access to data, better security, long-term retention and data governance and regulatory compliance.
The TS1130 tape drive offers high-performance flexible data storage with support for data encryption. The TS1130 tape drive can help you protect your investments in tape automation by offering compatibility with existing automation. To further protect your investment, an upgrade model is available for your existing IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drives. And to support a heterogeneous server environment, the TS1130 offers multiplatform support.
The TS1130 Tape Drive supports IBM System Storage TS3400 and TS3500 Tape Libraries, IBM TotalStorage® 3494 Tape Libraries, IBM racks that enable stand-alone installation, and IBM 3952 Tape Frames Model C20 (3952C20 frame) attached to a Sun 9310 library.
The TS1130 tape drive supports a native data transfer rate of up to 160 MBps to deliver information at the speed your business demands.
Media
The TS1130 Tape Drive is able to utilize existing IBM 3592 data cartridges at higher levels of capacity and performance. The tape drive uses re-writable or Write Once Read Many (WORM)
Do let us know if you have any questions.
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Gavin
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The TS1130 tape drive offers high-performance flexible data storage with support for data encryption. The TS1130 tape drive can help you protect your investments in tape automation by offering compatibility with existing automation. To further protect your investment, an upgrade model is available for your existing IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drives. And to support a heterogeneous server environment, the TS1130 offers multiplatform support.
The TS1130 Tape Drive supports IBM System Storage TS3400 and TS3500 Tape Libraries, IBM TotalStorage® 3494 Tape Libraries, IBM racks that enable stand-alone installation, and IBM 3952 Tape Frames Model C20 (3952C20 frame) attached to a Sun 9310 library.
The TS1130 tape drive supports a native data transfer rate of up to 160 MBps to deliver information at the speed your business demands.
Media
The TS1130 Tape Drive is able to utilize existing IBM 3592 data cartridges at higher levels of capacity and performance. The tape drive uses re-writable or Write Once Read Many (WORM)
- Up to 3 TB on a 3592 JB/JX cartridge IBM 3592 cartridges available in three levels of capacity.
Do let us know if you have any questions.
info@sunstarco.com 800.663.5523
Gavin
www.sunstarco.com
IBM TS1120 Tape Drive
The IBM TS1120 Tape Drive offers a solution to address applications that need high capacity, fast access to data or long-term data retention. It is supported in IBM tape libraries, IBM frames that support stand-alone installation, and in an IBM 3592 Tape Frame Model C20 (3592 C20 frame) attached to a Sun StorageTek 9310 library.
The TS1120 tape drive supports a native data transfer rate of up to 104 MBps. In open system environments where data typically compresses at 2:1, the TS1120 tape drive can transfer data up to 200 MBps. In a mainframe environment where data typically compresses at 3:1, a single tape drive can transfer data up to 260 MBps.
Media
The tape drive uses IBM 3592 Cartridges, which are available in limited capacity (100GB) for fast access to data, and standard capacity (500GB) or extended capacity (700GB) that help to reduce resources to lower total cost. All three cartridges are available in re-writable or Write Once Read Many (WORM) format.
Up to 2.1TB on a 3592 JB/JX cartridge
The TS1120 Tape Drive provides up to 60% more capacity and 150% more performance than the IBM TotalStorage 3592 J1A tape drive that it supersedes, and more than eight times the capacity and seven times the performance of the IBM TotalStorage 3590 H1A tape drive. The tape drive uses the existing 3592 media-which is available in re-writable or Write Once Read Many (WORM) media to store 100GB or 500GB depending on cartridge type. The 3592 JA/JW media helps reduce resources to lower total costs, whereas the 3592 JJ/JR media is designed to support applications that require rapid access to data.
In an open systems or mainframe environment, the TS1120 tape drive can use the 3592 JJ cartridge or format a 3592 JA cartridge to a 100GB capacity to reduce the average locate time using a unique function called Capacity Scaling.
The TS1120 can be purchased from Sunstar as new or reconditioned with warranty. Should you wish to add this drive to your IBM contract we can arrange to have the tape drive be certified by IBM - ready for maintenance.
For additional information contact Sunstar.
info@sunstarco.com 800.663.5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
www.sunstarco.com
The TS1120 tape drive supports a native data transfer rate of up to 104 MBps. In open system environments where data typically compresses at 2:1, the TS1120 tape drive can transfer data up to 200 MBps. In a mainframe environment where data typically compresses at 3:1, a single tape drive can transfer data up to 260 MBps.
Media
The tape drive uses IBM 3592 Cartridges, which are available in limited capacity (100GB) for fast access to data, and standard capacity (500GB) or extended capacity (700GB) that help to reduce resources to lower total cost. All three cartridges are available in re-writable or Write Once Read Many (WORM) format.
Up to 2.1TB on a 3592 JB/JX cartridge
The TS1120 Tape Drive provides up to 60% more capacity and 150% more performance than the IBM TotalStorage 3592 J1A tape drive that it supersedes, and more than eight times the capacity and seven times the performance of the IBM TotalStorage 3590 H1A tape drive. The tape drive uses the existing 3592 media-which is available in re-writable or Write Once Read Many (WORM) media to store 100GB or 500GB depending on cartridge type. The 3592 JA/JW media helps reduce resources to lower total costs, whereas the 3592 JJ/JR media is designed to support applications that require rapid access to data.
In an open systems or mainframe environment, the TS1120 tape drive can use the 3592 JJ cartridge or format a 3592 JA cartridge to a 100GB capacity to reduce the average locate time using a unique function called Capacity Scaling.
The TS1120 can be purchased from Sunstar as new or reconditioned with warranty. Should you wish to add this drive to your IBM contract we can arrange to have the tape drive be certified by IBM - ready for maintenance.
For additional information contact Sunstar.
info@sunstarco.com 800.663.5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
www.sunstarco.com
IBM 3592 Tape Drive
The IBM 3592 is a series of tape drives and corresponding magnetic tape data storage media formats developed by IBM.
The IBM 3592 tape drive was introduced under the nickname Jaguar. The next drive was the TS1120, also having the nickname Jaguar followed by the TS1130. All three of these drives are available from Sunstar Company with warranty. The IBM 3592, TS1120 or TS1130 when purchased as reconditioned can be certified by IBM, in essence ready for IBM maintenance.
Note: The 3592 line of tape drives and media is not compatible with the IBM 3590 series of drives, which it superseded.
Interfaces Supported: FC, ESCON, FICON, 2Gb FICON
Media and Capacity
Like the 3590 and 3480 before it, this tape format has half inch tape spooled onto 4" x 5" x 1" data cartridges containing a single reel. A takeup reel is embedded inside the tape drive. Because of their speed, reliability, durability and low media cost, the 3592 tape drives are still in high demand.
3592 JJ/JR cartridge = 60GB (Native)
3592 JA/JW cartridge = 300GB (Native)
Models Supported:
IBM 3592 Model J1A
IBM 3592 Mode J70
IBM 3592 Model C20
Model 3592-E05 (TS1120)
TS1130 Tape Drive
IBM Libraries that support the 3592:
TS3500 Tape Library
3494 Tape Library
Please do contact Sunstar Company and we should be able to support your IBM Tape Drive Request .
info@sunstarco.com (800) 663-5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
http://www.sunstarco.com/
The IBM 3592 tape drive was introduced under the nickname Jaguar. The next drive was the TS1120, also having the nickname Jaguar followed by the TS1130. All three of these drives are available from Sunstar Company with warranty. The IBM 3592, TS1120 or TS1130 when purchased as reconditioned can be certified by IBM, in essence ready for IBM maintenance.
Note: The 3592 line of tape drives and media is not compatible with the IBM 3590 series of drives, which it superseded.
Interfaces Supported: FC, ESCON, FICON, 2Gb FICON
Media and Capacity
Like the 3590 and 3480 before it, this tape format has half inch tape spooled onto 4" x 5" x 1" data cartridges containing a single reel. A takeup reel is embedded inside the tape drive. Because of their speed, reliability, durability and low media cost, the 3592 tape drives are still in high demand.
3592 JJ/JR cartridge = 60GB (Native)
3592 JA/JW cartridge = 300GB (Native)
Models Supported:
IBM 3592 Model J1A
IBM 3592 Mode J70
IBM 3592 Model C20
Model 3592-E05 (TS1120)
TS1130 Tape Drive
IBM Libraries that support the 3592:
TS3500 Tape Library
3494 Tape Library
Please do contact Sunstar Company and we should be able to support your IBM Tape Drive Request .
info@sunstarco.com (800) 663-5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
http://www.sunstarco.com/
3480 Tape Drives
3480 Tape Drives were initially designed and built for mainframe computers. The first 3480 tape drives communicated through a bus and tag interface. Later models were able to take advantage of ESCON and high voltage SCSI interfaces. The advent of the SCSI interface made it possible to connect 3480 family tape drives to personal computers, which enabled mainframe-to-pc data exchange.
We at Sunstar Company offer refurbished 3480 Tape Drives with a choice of ESCON or SCSI interfaces with warranty.
The IBM 3480 was the first tape drive to employ thin-film heads, as well as the first to use chromium dioxide tape.
It was also distinguished by a relatively high data transfer rate: 3 megabytes per second. This was because it was able to read and write linear data across 18 recording tracks simultaneously, or 38,000 bytes per inch of tape.
IBM's prior technology employed 9 recording tracks and achieved only 1600/6,250 bytes per inch of tape, the 3480 format was greeted as a major breakthrough: 200 megabytes of data per tape cartridge as opposed to the 100 megabytes on the 6250 1/2" tape reels. IBM offered 3480 tape drives with bus and tag interfaces, other manufacturers sold models with SCSI interfaces.
At Sunstar Company we repair and reconfigure 3480 Tape Drives with most interfaces. Please do call us as we do have a significant inventory on hand and should you wish us to repair your tape drive this can easily be arranged.
Models that we tend to see most often:
DEC TKZ60, TKZ61, TKZ62, TKZ64
FUJITSU M2483K/M2485K FUJITSU M2483B/M2485B FUJITSU M2481 FUJITSU M2481A11
MP SYSTEMS 8418
OVERLAND DATA TAPE EXPRESS L490
JVC (Victor Data Systems) 8418
MP SYSTEMS MP 8436
Also available - Backup Software specific to 3480 Tape drives and we can support you if you have some conversion requirements.
info@sunstarco.com (800) 663-5523
Gavin
Sunstar Company, Inc
www.sunstarco.com
We at Sunstar Company offer refurbished 3480 Tape Drives with a choice of ESCON or SCSI interfaces with warranty.
The IBM 3480 was the first tape drive to employ thin-film heads, as well as the first to use chromium dioxide tape.
It was also distinguished by a relatively high data transfer rate: 3 megabytes per second. This was because it was able to read and write linear data across 18 recording tracks simultaneously, or 38,000 bytes per inch of tape.
IBM's prior technology employed 9 recording tracks and achieved only 1600/6,250 bytes per inch of tape, the 3480 format was greeted as a major breakthrough: 200 megabytes of data per tape cartridge as opposed to the 100 megabytes on the 6250 1/2" tape reels. IBM offered 3480 tape drives with bus and tag interfaces, other manufacturers sold models with SCSI interfaces.
At Sunstar Company we repair and reconfigure 3480 Tape Drives with most interfaces. Please do call us as we do have a significant inventory on hand and should you wish us to repair your tape drive this can easily be arranged.
Models that we tend to see most often:
DEC TKZ60, TKZ61, TKZ62, TKZ64
FUJITSU M2483K/M2485K FUJITSU M2483B/M2485B FUJITSU M2481 FUJITSU M2481A11
MP SYSTEMS 8418
OVERLAND DATA TAPE EXPRESS L490
JVC (Victor Data Systems) 8418
MP SYSTEMS MP 8436
Also available - Backup Software specific to 3480 Tape drives and we can support you if you have some conversion requirements.
info@sunstarco.com (800) 663-5523
Gavin
Sunstar Company, Inc
www.sunstarco.com
3490e Tape Drive
Introduced in 1991 by IBM the 3490E tape drive is available from Sunstar Company; refurbished with warranty.
Its 36-track head was able to record 800 megabytes of data on a single tape. The IDRC option allowed it to record up to 2400 megabytes on a single extended tape.
3490E tape drives were available from a variety of manufacturers with bus and tag, ESCON, or high voltage SCSI interfaces, and were capable of data transfer speeds up to 20MB per second.
Some 3490E tape drives are able to read tapes recorded by 3480 tape drives. Others can also write tapes that can be read by 3480 tape drives. But many 3490E tape drives can only read/write 36-track tapes.
Media
While 3490E data cartridges are the same dimensions as 3480 cartridges, the tape media is the same only longer. 3490E tape is optimized for 36-track recording heads, instead of 18-track recording heads. Nevertheless, some 3480 tape drives can record on 3490E media.
Some of the 3490E tape drive models we support, repair and inventory.
DEC TKZ60, TKZ61, TKZ62, TKZ64
FUJITSU M2488C FUJITSU M2483K/N & M2485K/N FUJITSU M2488E
IBM 3490E
OVERLAND DATA TAPE EXPRESS T490E OVERLAND DATA TAPE EXPRESS L490E
PHILLIPS TD3620 PHILLIPS TD3610
MP SYSTEMS MP 8436 MP SYSTEMS MP 8436F
TANDEM 5194 TANDEM 5196
M4 DATA M490E
If you are looking to purchase backup software or possibly conversion software for these 3490E tape drives we can help you.
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Please do call us if you have any questions relating to the 3490E tape drives.
info@sunstarco.com 800.663.5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
Sunstar Company, Inc.
http://www.sunstarco.com/
Its 36-track head was able to record 800 megabytes of data on a single tape. The IDRC option allowed it to record up to 2400 megabytes on a single extended tape.
3490E tape drives were available from a variety of manufacturers with bus and tag, ESCON, or high voltage SCSI interfaces, and were capable of data transfer speeds up to 20MB per second.
Some 3490E tape drives are able to read tapes recorded by 3480 tape drives. Others can also write tapes that can be read by 3480 tape drives. But many 3490E tape drives can only read/write 36-track tapes.
Media
While 3490E data cartridges are the same dimensions as 3480 cartridges, the tape media is the same only longer. 3490E tape is optimized for 36-track recording heads, instead of 18-track recording heads. Nevertheless, some 3480 tape drives can record on 3490E media.
Some of the 3490E tape drive models we support, repair and inventory.
DEC TKZ60, TKZ61, TKZ62, TKZ64
FUJITSU M2488C FUJITSU M2483K/N & M2485K/N FUJITSU M2488E
IBM 3490E
OVERLAND DATA TAPE EXPRESS T490E OVERLAND DATA TAPE EXPRESS L490E
PHILLIPS TD3620 PHILLIPS TD3610
MP SYSTEMS MP 8436 MP SYSTEMS MP 8436F
TANDEM 5194 TANDEM 5196
M4 DATA M490E
If you are looking to purchase backup software or possibly conversion software for these 3490E tape drives we can help you.
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Please do call us if you have any questions relating to the 3490E tape drives.
info@sunstarco.com 800.663.5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
Sunstar Company, Inc.
http://www.sunstarco.com/
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
LTO Tape Drives
LTO Tape Drives from Sunstar Company, Inc. These drives are also known as Ultrium Drives.
Four generations to date from numerous manufacturers:
IBM, HP, Quantum, Tandberg, Seagate, Certance
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology was developed jointly by HP, IBM and Quantum to provide a clear and viable choice in an increasingly complex array of tape storage options.
Generation 4
Delivering 1.6TB (2:1 compression) and up to 800 GB native per cartridge, Ultrium format Generation 4 provides data transfer rates of up to 240 MB/second (2:1 compression).
Generation 3
Featuring capacities of 800 GB (2:1 compression) and up to 400 GB native per cartridge, Ultrium format Generation 3 provides data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/second (2:1 compression) for the third generation of the 8-channel version.
Generation 2
With a cartridge capacity of up to 400 GB (2:1 compression) and up to 200 GB native, Ultrium format Generation 2 provides data transfer rates of up to 80 MB/second (2:1 compression).
Generation 1
First licensed in 1998, with product appearing in 2000, Ultrium format Generation 1 provides cartridge capacities of up to 200 GB (2:1 compression) and up to 100 GB native with data transfer rates of up to 40 MB/ second (2:1 compression).
Generation 5 to follow in the near future.
Capacity: 3.2 TB (assuming a 2:1 compression)Data transfer speed: up to 360 MB/s (assuming a 2:1 compression)
These drives are available as:
Four generations to date from numerous manufacturers:
IBM, HP, Quantum, Tandberg, Seagate, Certance
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology was developed jointly by HP, IBM and Quantum to provide a clear and viable choice in an increasingly complex array of tape storage options.
Generation 4
Delivering 1.6TB (2:1 compression) and up to 800 GB native per cartridge, Ultrium format Generation 4 provides data transfer rates of up to 240 MB/second (2:1 compression).
Generation 3
Featuring capacities of 800 GB (2:1 compression) and up to 400 GB native per cartridge, Ultrium format Generation 3 provides data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/second (2:1 compression) for the third generation of the 8-channel version.
Generation 2
With a cartridge capacity of up to 400 GB (2:1 compression) and up to 200 GB native, Ultrium format Generation 2 provides data transfer rates of up to 80 MB/second (2:1 compression).
Generation 1
First licensed in 1998, with product appearing in 2000, Ultrium format Generation 1 provides cartridge capacities of up to 200 GB (2:1 compression) and up to 100 GB native with data transfer rates of up to 40 MB/ second (2:1 compression).
Generation 5 to follow in the near future.
Capacity: 3.2 TB (assuming a 2:1 compression)Data transfer speed: up to 360 MB/s (assuming a 2:1 compression)
These drives are available as:
- Single internal or external
- For tape libraries
- Full Height or Half Height Format
- Connectivity: SCSI, Fibre or SAS
Sunstar Company Drive Comparison Chart.
LTO Tape Libraries that we recommend.
Backward Compatibility
Generally speaking - an LTO tape drive will be able to read and write to the previous generation drive and read data only from the generation prior. LTO4's media is different from the prior generation's so this might change in the future.
LTO1, 2 and 3 drives are unable to read or recognize LTO4 media. LTO4 media can only be used in LTO4 drives.
LTO 4 format is backwards compatible with LTO 2 and 3 data cartridges only. This means LTO 2 and LTO 3 media may be both read in an LTO 4 drive, but backwards write compatibility is limited to LTO3 media.
Lastly, LTO 4 WORM cartridge can only be used in an LTO4 drive equipped with WORM functionality.
Take your time reading the last couple of points above. It can be confusing.
In conclusion the LTO format seems to be the clear leader in terms of archiving of data on to tape.
For further information contact Sunstar Company at:
info@sunstarco.com 800.663.5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
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