Re: Question on Tape Drive Replacement

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We are finding that the 3581 is the winner in the volume of data per tape.
 However, for our time critical stuff we still use the 3590's.

Rob Berendt
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Chuck,

Take a look at IBM's 3581 H17.  We have one attached to a Model 830 4-Way
and it really rips.  I am backing up 248 GB in a full system backup in 2
Hours, 30 Minutes.  It's a one cartridge backup!

I as you had 3590's in a previous life and I am finding the performance of
the 3581 to very close to the 3590 in terms of speed.  You can buy
multiple
3581's for the cost of one 3590.

The only thing I do not like about 3581 is the cartridges.  They are
pretty
flimsy compared to 3590.  I make sure all my media going offsite are in
individual plastic containers inside the lock box.

<HTH>

Regards,

Mike Shaw

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Lewis" <clewis@iquest.net>
To: "Midrange-L" <midrange-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 8:42 AM
Subject: Question on Tape Drive Replacement


> Hi Folks,
>
> We have HAD it with our IBM 9427-210 Cartridge Tape Unit. It is an 8mm
Tape
> Library.
>
> We have a 620-2179 at V4R5 with 46.74 G of storage at 76.7766 utilized.
I
> guess we need to stay with 8mm (I came from a shop where I had a 3590
and
> MAN do I miss THAT unit !).
>
> Any have any recommendations ?
>
> Thanks !
>
> Chuck
>
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