Re: Tape Compatibility -- MIDRANGE-L

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From this excerpt from the 3590-E11 sales manual description, I'd say the 3590 can't read tapes from a 3480 or 3490 (the 3490 can read 3480 tapes):

NOTE: OS/390, VM, and VSE system software and service updates are distributed on 3480/3490 format tape cartridges.
In situations where Magstar 3590 Tape Drives are sold into new accounts, it will be necessary to ensure the installation has at
least one system-attached 3490 tape drive to read the system installation tapes.

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Does anyone know if a 3480 tape written on an IBM MVS system is readable on a 3590-E11 tape drive? Kenneth **************************************** Kenneth E. Graap IBM Certified Specialist AS/400 Professional Network Administrator NW Natural (Gas Services) keg@nwnatural.com Phone: 503-226-4211 x5537 FAX: 603-849-0591 ****************************************

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