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256-Track Tape Drive - IBM Magstar E11 & E1A
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IBM 3590, Model E11
The 3590 model E11 is a rack-mounted tape drive with an automatic
cartridge facility (ACF). The 10 cartridge ACF allows the drive to
be used as a mini-library with access up to 400 GB (compressed). The
B11 can be easily converted to a B1A for use in a fully automated
library system.
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Benefits Include:
- Mini-library support for distributed stand alone server environments
- Ease of use
- 10 slot cartridge auto loader for sequential or random access
of up to 400 GB of compressed data
- Integrated operator/service display showing device status, activities,
error conditions and messages
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IBM 3590, Model E1A
The 3590 model B1A is designed for use in automated tape libraries
such as the IBM 3494 automated tape library.
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Benefits Include:
- High performance tape drives for automated tape libraries
- Designed for use in the 3494 Tape Library, Virtual Tape Server
and other automated tape libraries
- Supports up to 20 GB per cartridge and 14 MB/second data rate
uncompressed
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| 3590 Model
E11 & E1A Specifications Table |
| Number of Tracks |
256 |
| Cartridge Capacity (uncompressed) |
20 GB/cartridge |
| Tape Length (meters) |
300 m |
| Tape Data Rate* |
14.0 MB/second |
| Tape Read/Write Access Speed |
3.14 meters/second |
| Load-to-Ready Time* |
23 seconds |
| Unload Time* |
18 seconds |
| Nominal Rewind Speed |
5 meters/second |
| Time to Rewind Half the Tape |
30 seconds |
| Full-Reel Rewind Time |
2 seconds |
| Maximum Rewind Time |
60 seconds |
| Tape Scan (locate) Speed |
5 meters/second |
| Time to Scan Half the Tape |
30 seconds |
| Maximum Scan Time |
60 seconds |
| Forward Space File (FSF) |
5 meters/second |
| Maximum FSF Time* |
60 seconds |
1. Depending on the extend of compacting,
the affective data rate seen at the channel can be higher.
2. These measured times have been rounded up to the nearest second. |
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