IBM 3490-F01 Tape Subsystem

The 3490 Model F01 is a desk-side, low-priced 3490E tape library designed for the RS/6000* and AS/400* systems. Included are a 10-cartridge enclosed autoloader, a 3490E tape transport capable of reading and writing 36-track and 18-track magnetic tape cartridges in uncompressed or compressed mode, a 16-bit, fast/wide, SCSI-2 Differential Interface, and an integrated control unit. The maximum effective throughput is up to 6.8MB per second. The 10-cartridge autoloader provides an automated, unattended backup capacity of up to 24GB in compressed mode, 8GB in uncompressed mode. Media capacity is 2.4GB in compressed mode, 800MB in uncompressed mode. IDRC data compression is standard.

Please contact Midland for a list of supported SCSI adapters 

Additional options for this Model are;

• 3490E 800MB/2.4GB Extended Performance Data Cartridges
• 3490E Cleaning Cartridges
• Optional Length HD68-HD68 Differential SCSI Cables in 12 and 18 meter lengths.

The 3490-F01 Tape Subsystem is supported by the following operating sysems;

• AS/400 V3R1 or later
• AIX/6000 3.2.5 and 4.1.0 plus later versions of Version 4.

Weight and Dimensions

• Width:  7.0 inches
• Depth:  24.1 inches
• Height: 19.1 inches
• Weight: 65 lb