Re: IBM 3570 tape subsystem

[Chuck Lewis <clewis@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Krys,

What did you do with the 3570(s) no longer in use ?

Chuck

Krys Theodore wrote:

> We went from a 3570 to a 3590 because of the second problem.  We had to have
> IBM transfer our data off of the 3570 tape onto other media for vendors (and
> vice versa) because even companies who specialize in tape-to-tape
> conversions didn't do 3570 tapes.  We do not have the same problem with the
> 3590s.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
> [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Crosby
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 10:59 AM
> To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject: Re: IBM 3570 tape subsystem
>
> "Al Barsa, Jr." wrote:
>
> > 3570 problems:
> >
> > 1.      There's no way to physically label the tape.
>
> Excuse my ignorance.  There's no way to attach a pressure sensitive
> label of any kind?
>
> > 2.      It's hard to get vendors to send you media on 3570, because the
> > tapes are expensive.  For this reason keep your 8mm if
> > possible.  Alternatively, get a QIC for this purpose.
>
> Will IBM send tapes on 3570?  Are 3570 tapes totally unique, or 1/2"
> cartridges, or what?
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> -Jeff
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