Re: Need feedback on 6386 tape drive.

[Neil Palmer <neilp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

We had problems with the 6385, and so did some of our customers.  Our new 
box has a 6383, and we have a few customers with the 6386.
You lose the wide range of compatibility with different QIC formats that 
the 6385 could handle (get a 6382 if you need that) , but it is a faster 
drive and have heard of no problems with it so far.

You're aware if the special upgrade deal IBM has for replacing the 6385's 
- as they wil not be supported on V5R2 ?

...Neil





"John Taylor" <john.taylor@telusplanet.net>
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2001/06/25 10:49
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All,

We're considering the replacement of our troublesome 6385 (13GB) tape 
drive
with a new 25GB (6386), and before I sign on the dotted line, I'd like to
hear from anyone who has anything to say about the 6386 - good or bad. 
Feel
free to send your comments off-list if you're not comfortable with making 
a
public statement.


Thanks,

John Taylor
Canada




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