Re: Tape cartridge for a 6384 tape drive

I'm just going to be purchasing 4-5 tapes. This customer probably won't be upgrading
to 7.2 for another 4yrs.

I found an IBM 19P4209 30/60GB SLR60 Tape Media for $96 at NewEgg.com

Thanks,

Gary

On 4 Feb 2015 at 11:44, rob@xxxxxxxxx (rob@xxxxxxxxx <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>)
commented about Re: Tape cartridge for a 6384 tape drive:

There's a difference between ordering 1-2 and ordering 50 to start proper
rotations and whatnot.
If you are doing the latter I suggest pitching that 1/4" tape drive and
getting something that will grow and be supported on newer machines.

What's supported on Power 8 (which includes 7.1 and 7.2)
https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/wikis/home?lang=en#!/wiki/IBM%20R
emovable%20Media%20on%20IBM%20i/page/IBM%20i%20Tape%20and%20optical%20on%20Pow
er%208

7.2 drops a ship load of tape drives, (including the 6384). Read the MTU
at:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/api/content/nl/en-us/ssw_ibm_i_7
2/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf


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From: "Gary Kuznitz " <docfxit@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 02/04/2015 11:17 AM
Subject: Tape cartridge for a 6384 tape drive
Sent by: "MIDRANGE-L" <midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>



I need to purchase some backup tapes for a 6384 tape drive.

What's the best tape I should get and where is a good source for them?

I'm in the USA.

Thanks,

Gary Kuznitz
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