Hardware Announcement
February 29, 2000
IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Drives Support New
Extended High Performance Cartridge For
Increased Capacity
Overview
When it comes to your tape cartridge
capacity, more is definitely better.
So you′ll be glad to know that the
IBM Magstar
3590 Tape Drive now
supports the new 3590 Extended
High Performance Cartridge Tape
(Extended Length Cartridge).
This new tape has a native capacity
of 40 GB on the 3590 Model E11 and
E1A Tape Drives (E Models) and 20
GB on the 3590 Model B11 and B1A
Tape Drives (B Models). All 3590 B
Models and E Models shipped on or
after March 3, 2000, will support the
Extended Length Cartridge. The
3590 Extended Media Support is also
available as an MES upgrade feature
on currently installed Magstar 3590
B Model and E Model Tape Drives,
thus protecting your current
investment.
But IBM protects your investment in
tape cartridges, too. All models of
the Magstar 3590 Tape Drive will
continue to support the 3590 High
Performance Cartridge Tape
(Standard Length Cartridge).
High performance, reliability, data
integrity and cartridge capacity are
recognized hallmarks of IBM′s
Magstar Tape Subsystem. Support
for this new tape cartridge takes
those qualities to the next level,
delivering increased price
performance for 3590 customers.
Key Prerequisites
The IBM Magstar 3590 Tape
Subsystem with 3590 Extended High
Performance Tape Cartridge support
continues to be supported on
selected S/390
, AS/400,
RS/6000
, Sun, Hewlett Packard,
and Windows NT
systems. It also
continues to be supported in both
stand-alone and automation
solutions. The appropriate
attachment adapter and software are
required. The Extended Length
Cartridge is not supported for use in
the 3495 Tape Library or the 3494
Model B16 or B18 Virtual Tape
Server. It is also not supported on
3590 Tape Drives attached to the
3591 Model A01 Tape Control Unit.
Planned Availability Date
March 3, 2000
At a Glance
Now you get extended tape
capacity with all models of the IBM
Magstar 3590 Tape Drives. The
3590 Model B11, B1A, E11, and
E1A Tape Drives shipped on or
after March 3, 2000, now support
IBM′s new Extended High
Performance Cartridge tape, which
provides:
• 20 GB native capacity per
cartridge on B Models (up to 60
GB capacity with 3:1
compression)
• 40 GB native capacity per
cartridge on E Models (up to 120
GB capacity with 3:1
compression)
An Extended Media Support
feature can also be added to
installed 3590 Model B11, B1A,
E11, or E1A Tape Drives.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business
Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.
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Description
The IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem with
3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape support
now provides:
• 20 GB native cartridge capacity for the Magstar 3590
Model B11 and B1A Tape Drives, with up to 60 GB
cartridge capacity (with 3:1 compression).
• 40 GB native cartridge capacity for the Magstar 3590
Model E11 and E1A Tape Drives, with up to 120 GB
cartridge capacity (with 3:1 compression).
• Continued support for the 3590 High Performance
Cartridge Tape.
• Intermix of both types of cartridges in IBM and
StorageTek automation solutions.
The new 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape
(Extended Length Cartridge) is distinctly labeled with
green labels, a green leader block, and two green inserts
with identification notches. All 3590 Model B11, B1A, E11,
and E1A Tape Drives shipped on or after March 3, 2000,
will support the 3590 Extended Length Cartridge.
Features are available to add support of the Extended
Length Cartridge to all 3590 Tape Drives installed prior to
March 3, 2000. When doing a model conversion of a
3590 B Model to an E Model, the Extended Media Support
must now also be added to that conversion.
Features are also available to add support of the
Extended Length Cartridge to the 3590 Tape Subsystem
or 3494 Tape Library, for any tape subsystem that will
contain the new Extended Length Cartridges. These
features will provide the subsystem maintenance
information and microcode updates required to support
the new cartridges.
The Extended Length Cartridge is not supported for use
in the 3495 Tape Library or the 3494 Model B16 or B18
Virtual Tape Server. It is also not supported on 3590 Tape
Drives attached to the 3591 Model A01 Tape Control Unit.
Year 2000
This product does not have date dependencies and is
therefore Year 2000 ready.
Euro Currency
This product is not impacted by euro currency.
Product Positioning
The Magstar 3590, IBM′s highest performance tape
subsystem, provides high capacity and reliability for the
S/390, AS/400, RS/6000, and a variety of IBM and non-IBM
UNIX
and Windows NT systems. It offers significant
enhancements in performance, capacity, data integrity,
reliability, and availability over IBM 3480, 3490, or 3490E
tape drives. The Magstar 3590 may also relieve backup
time and space constraints and provide the increased
capacity needed to support today′s growing disk backup
requirements. (Although the 3590 provides the capability
of very high tape performance, other components of the
system may limit the actual performance achieved.)
IBM provides the Magstar 3590 in a wide range of product
offerings to meet a diverse set of customer requirements.
A single investment in Magstar technology can extend
capacity as well as provide performance benefits to a
broad array of storage solutions:
• IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library
• StorageTek Libraries
• Stand-alone (IBM and standard 19-inch rack)
Magstar 3590 in a 3494
The Magstar 3590 offers the greatest performance and
capacity for use in the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library.
The tape drives and cartridge slots of the 3494 can be
shared between multiple heterogeneous platforms, giving
you greater flexibility.
StorageTek Libraries
The Magstar 3590 can be used with the StorageTek 4410
and 9310 Automated Cartridge Systems (ACS) in a SCSI
or S/390 environment using Magstar 3590 Tape Drives in
Magstar 3590 Model C12/14 Frames and 3590 ESCON
Controllers. This provides the Magstar benefits of
increased capacity, reliability, and performance over
18-/36-track technology or StorageTek drive alternatives.
Moving Magstar 3590 to Different Storage Solutions
Magstar 3590 offers configuration flexibility and long
range investment protection in its unique ability to be
used, and re-used, in multiple storage solutions.
Capitalizing on IBM′s Seascape
architecture, 3590
Magstar Tape Drives are storage assets that can be
moved from storage solution to storage solution. By
adding features and doing model conversions, Magstar
tape drives can be transformed to fit into stand-alone
subsystems, StorageTek silos, or IBM 3494 automated
solutions (including the Magstar Virtual Tape Server). An
initial investment can now grow with your ever-changing
business requirements.
Reference Information
Refer to Hardware Announcement 100-048, dated
February 29, 2000.
Trademarks
Seascape is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Magstar, S/390, AS/400, RS/6000, and ESCON are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States or other countries or both.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and
other countries exclusively through X/Open Company
Limited.
Other company, product, and service names may be
trademarks or service marks of others.
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Announcement
Supplemental Information
February 29, 2000
Publications
An update to the following publications, that will include
support of these features, will be available by
April 28, 2000 at:
http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/index.html
Order
Title Number
IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem GA32-0329
Introduction and Planning Guide
IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem GA32-0330
Operator′s Guide
IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem GA32-0366
Silo Compatible Frame Models C10,
C12, and C14 Introduction, Planning,
and User′s Guide
IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library GA32-0279
Introduction and Planning Guide
Updates of the Introduction and Planning Guides are
available now at:
http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/index.html
Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order
number only. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will
receive publication updates automatically.
Displayable Softcopy Publications
The product books are offered in displayable softcopy
form. The displayable manuals are shipped on a CD-ROM
as part of the
Online Library Omnibus Edition Hardware
Collection
, SK2T-5843.
These displayable manuals can be used with the
BookManager
READ licensed programs in any of the
supported environments. Terms and conditions for use
of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.
Technical Information
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements:
The Magstar 3590 Model B11,
B1A, E11, or E1A Tape Drives can now utilize either the
new 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape
(Extended Length Cartridge) or the 3590 High
Performance Cartridge Tape (Standard Length Cartridge).
The Extended Length Cartridge has a native capacity that
is twice the capacity of the Standard Length Cartridge.
Many solutions require that all 3590 drives in the
subsystem have the Extended Media Support capability
to optimize drive/media allocation. If Extended Length
Cartridges are used, IBM recommends updating all tape
drives, to allow flexibility to mount Extended Length
Cartridges on any tape drive. However, if Extended
Length Cartridges are to be used only on tape drives that
are part of a defined subset, then all drives in that subset
must be updated. Some examples are:
• ESCON
-attached tape drives in individual IBM
Magstar 3494 Tape Libraries and StorageTek
Automated Cartridge Systems (ACS)
• 3590 stand-alone drives in an MVS
complex
All 3590 Tape Drive shipments on or after March 3, 2000,
will have the support for the Extended Length Cartridge.
MES feature number 5780 (Extended Media Support
—
BXX) is also available to add this support feature to
existing Magstar 3590 Model B11 or B1A Tape Drives (B
Models). MES feature number 5781 (Extended Media
Support
—
EXX) is also available to add this support
feature to existing Magstar 3590 Model E11 or E1A Tape
Drives (E Models).
Feature number 9780 (Extended Media Support) must be
added to the Magstar 3494 Model L10, L12, L14, D12, or
D14 to provide the library manager support for any 3494
Tape Library that will contain the new Extended Length
Cartridges. If 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge
Tape is used in the 3494 Tape Library, this feature must
be on the 3494 Model D12 or D14 Drive Unit containing
the 3590 Tape Drives with Extended Media Support, and
also on the 3494 Model L10, L12, or L14 Control Unit
frame.
Feature number 9780 (Extended Media Support) must be
added to the Magstar 3590 Model A14, C12, or C14 to
provide the subsystem support for the new Extended
Length Cartridges. If 3590 Extended High Performance
Cartridge Tape is used in any 3590 Tape Drive installed
in that 3590 Model A14, C12, or C14, then this feature
must be installed on all the tape drives in that 3590
Model A14, C12, or C14 frame also.
Unlabeled and uninitialized Extended Length Cartridges
can be included with the order of a new 3590 Model B11
or E11 Tape Drive (by specifying #8140), Model C12 or
C14 Silo Compatible Frame (by specifying #8240), or 3494
Tape Library frame (by specifying #8610). Labeled or
initialized Extended Length Cartridges can be ordered
using machine type 3599 or purchased through Priority
Fulfillment Services. Refer to Hardware Announcement
100-048, dated February 29, 2000. Also refer to the
Supplies section.
3590 B Model to E Model Tape Drive Conversions
When a 3590 B Model Tape Drive is converted to a
3590 E Model, feature number 5781 (Extended Media
Support
—
EXX) must be included in the MES order for
that model conversion.
Software Requirements:
For the OS/390 environment,
support for the Extended Length Cartridge is provided in
DFSMS/MVS
Version 1.3 and higher. For other system
environments, the software requirements are the same
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.
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as the minimum current software requirements for the
3590 Models B11 and B1A or Models E11 and E1A. An
update of the open systems device drivers should be
obtained to ensure the Extended Length Cartridge is
supported.
Compatibility:
Magstar 3590 Tape Drives with the
Extended Media Support can read or write on either the
new 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape or
the 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape.
Limitations:
To use the new 3590 Extended High
Performance Cartridge Tape, the following features must
be installed:
• 3590 Tape Drives shipped prior to March 3, 2000
− Feature number 5780 (Extended Media Support
—
BXX)
—
on the Magstar 3590 Model B11 or B1A
Tape Drive
− Feature number 5781 (Extended Media Support
—
EXX)
—
on the Magstar 3590 Model E11 or E1A
Tape Drive
• Magstar 3494 Tape Library
− Feature number 9780 is required on the Magstar
3494 Tape Library Model D12 or D14 containing the
3590 Tape Drives with Extended Media Support and
also on the 3494 Model L10, L12, or L14
• Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem
− Feature number 9780 is required on the Magstar
3590 Model A14, C12, or C14 frame
Many solutions require that all 3590 drives in the
subsystem have the Extended Media Support capability
to optimize drive/media allocation. If Extended Length
Cartridges are used, IBM recommends updating all tape
drives, to allow flexibility to mount Extended Length
Cartridges on any tape drive. However, if Extended
Length Cartridges are to be used only on tape drives that
are part of a defined subset, then all drives in that subset
must be updated. Some examples are:
• ESCON-attached tape drives in individual IBM Magstar
3494 Tape Libraries and StorageTek Automated
Cartridge Systems (ACS)
• 3590 stand-alone drives in an MVS complex
The Magstar 3590 Model E11 or E1A Tape Drives can only
read either type of cartridge written in 128-track format
by the B Models, but it can read or write on either type
of cartridge in 256-track format.
The tape search time with the Extended Length Cartridge
could be up to two times longer than with the Standard
Length Cartridge.
The 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape is
not supported for use in the 3495 Tape Library or the 3494
Model B16 or B18 Virtual Tape Server. It is also not
supported on 3590 Tape Drives attached to the 3591
Model A01 High Performance Tape Control Unit.
Planning Information
Customer Responsibilities:
Physical planning is a
customer responsibility. Current levels of the open
systems device drivers should be obtained to ensure the
3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape is
supported. Updates to other software should be obtained,
if required. Detailed physical planning information for the
Magstar 3590 tape drives is in the
IBM Magstar 3590 Tape
Subsystem Introduction and Planning Guide
(GA32-0329).
Cable Orders:
No cables required.
Direct Customer Support:
Eligible customers can obtain
installation and usage assistance through ASK Support
using the search word 3590.
Supplies
For End Users and Remarketers
IBM data media supplies can be ordered directly through
AAS using feature numbers on the 3590 Tape Drives or
3494 Tape Library. IBM 3480, 3490 and 3590 data media
can also be ordered directly through AAS using machine
types 3499 or 3599. Refer to the 3499, 3599, 3590, or 3494
sales manual.
IBM data media supplies can be also purchased through
Priority Fulfillment Services and its distribution channel
in North America, Latin America, and Asia/Pacific. These
supplies can be purchased through Priority Fulfillment
Services Europe and its distribution channel in Europe,
the Middle East, and Africa.
For information about Priority Fulfillment Services
distribution channels, call 888-IBM-MEDIA (426-6334) in
the U.S. and Canada.
Other country-specific numbers can be found at:
http://www.ibm.storage.com/media
The part numbers for additional supplies of the 3590
Extended High Performance Cartridge Tapes are:
Part
Number Supply Item
IBM 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape
media-type label K):
05H3188 Data cartridge with no VOLSER Label
08L6087 Data cartridge with Black & White (B&W)
Label Only
08L6088 Data cartridge with Color Label Only
08L6089 Initialized data cartridge with B&W Label
08L6090 Initialized data cartridge with Color Label
For Use in the 3590 Model C12 or C14
IBM 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape
(no media-type label):
08L6091 Data cartridge with no VOLSER Label
08L6092 Data cartridge with Black & White (B&W)
Label Only
08L6093 Data cartridge with Color Label Only
08L6094 Initialized data cartridge with B&W Label
08L6095 Initialized data cartridge with Color Label
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features
of host hardware, host software, and/or application
software to which it is attached.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative
procedures, and appropriate controls in application
systems and communications facilities.
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Terms and Conditions
This product is available for purchase under the terms of
the IBM Customer Agreement.
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts
and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product
may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM′s
warranty terms apply.
MES Discount Applicable:
Equal to the volume
commitment discount
Field Installable Feature:
Yes
Warranty Period:
One year, media warranted separately.
Customer Set-up:
No
Licensed Internal Code:
Same license terms and
conditions as designated machine.
Charges
Field Plant
Machine Feature Purchase Install Install
Description Type Model Number Price* MMC Only Only
Magstar Tape 3590 B11
BXX
Extended Media 5780 $ 4,500 NC Y N
Support
30 Extended 8140 2,970 NC N Y
Length Carts
Magstar Tape 3590 B1A
BXX
Extended Media 5780 4,500 NC Y N
Support
Magstar Tape 3590 E11
EXX
Extended Media 5781 2,500 NC Y N
Support
30 Extended 8140 2,970 NC N Y
Length Carts
Magstar Tape 3590 E1A
EXX
Extended Media 5781 2,500 NC Y N
Support
Magstar Tape 3590 A14
Frame
Extended Media 9780 NC NC N N
Support
Silo Compatible 3590 C12/C14
Frame
210 Extended 8240 20,370 NC N Y
Length Carts
Extended Media 9780 NC NC N N
Support
Magstar Tape 3494 D10/S10
Library
210 Extended 8610 20,370 NC N Y
Length Carts
Magstar Tape 3494 D12/D14/
Library L10/L12/
L14
210 Extended 8610 20,370 NC N Y
Length Carts
Extended Media 9780 NC NC N N
Support
MMC = Monthly Maintenance Charge
NC = No Charge
* = Single Use Charge
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Monthly
Machine Feature Rental
Description Type Model Number Charge
Magstar Tape 3494 D10/S10
Library
210 Extended Length 8610 NC
Carts
Magstar Tape 3494 D12/D14/L10/
Library L12/L14
210 Extended Length 8610 NC
Carts
Extended Media Support 9780 NC
ServiceSuite and ServiceElect Maintenance Charges
Monthly
Machine Feature On-Site
Description Type Model Number 24X7
Magstar Tape 3590 B11
Drive BXX
30 Extended Length 8140 NC
Carts
Extended Media Support 5780 NC
Magstar Tape 3590 B1A
Drive BXX
Extended Media Support 5780 NC
Magstar Tape 3590 E11
Drive EXX
30 Extended Length 8140 NC
Carts
Extended Media Support 5781 NC
Magstar Tape 3590 E1A
Drive EXX
Extended Media Support 5781 NC
Magstar Tape 3590 A14
Frame
Extended Media Support 9780 NC
—
Plant
Silo Compatible 3590 C12/C14
Frame
210 Extended Length 8240 NC
Carts
Extended Media Support 9780 NC
—
Plant
Magstar Tape 3494 D10/S10
Library
210 Extended Length 8610 NC
Carts
Magstar Tape 3494 D12/D14/L10/
Library L12/L14
210 Extended Length 8610 NC
Carts
Extended Media Support 9780 NC
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Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm
—
Mail: IBM Atlanta Sales Center
Dept. YE001
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
MVS is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Magstar, BookManager, ESCON, OS/390, and DFSMS/MVS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are
“
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures
”
under the Year 2000 Information
and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statute enacted on October 19, 1998.
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