Re: WORM Capabilities - iSeries tape

[Bob <bob_larkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Possible consider a G-Series UDO optical library by Plasmon. It is 
supported on the iSeries, but I am not sure of restrictions. We are 
using seveal G-Series along with older 12" librarys for archiving. The 
UDO echnology stores 30G on a small 5" platter in a cartridge.  Pricing 
is probably between LTO Library and 3494 Library prices.

Haase, Justin C. wrote:

> Good morning, all -
>
> Curious if anyone has any better info on availability of WORM tape
> (specifically LTO Ultrium 3) for the iSeries rather than what I've
> gotten from IBM.  What I have heard is essentially saying it will be
> available soon, hopefully later this year.  No exact date, but
> confirmation that it is in-pipeline.
>
> The press release at lto.org and ultrium.com state that in October of
> 2004 the specification for WORM LTO was available.  So the hardware
> manufacturers have had six months now.
>
> I know the 3592-J1A drive would work for WORM storage (60 GB and 300 GB
> carts) which is non-optical for now - but rather than restart our tape
> investment, I'd like to stick with the same media footprint and be able
> to leverage that existing investment in media for non-WORM requirements.
>
> Comments or additional info would be appreciated - thanks!
>
> Justin C. Haase - iSeries System Administrator
> IBM Certified Systems Expert - eServer i5
> Kingland Systems Corporation
> email - justin.haase@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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