Resident diagnostics monitor operations to detect potential problems and aid in fast resolution. Wide Platform Connectivity Data can be interchanged across a wide range of platforms with the Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem. Up to 30 Gbytes can be stored by using the LZ1 compression technique. Magstar 3590's metal particle tape media is housed in a cartridge with the same physical size as 3480 cartridges, enabling co-existence in an IBM Magstar 3494 tape library together with current media. Cost Effectiveness High capacity means that less equipment, fewer cartridges, and fewer tape mounts are required.
High performance can reduce the number of drives required.
This translates into less floor space for tape cartridge storage, tape drives, and tape libraries. A reusable storage asset, the Magstar 3590 protects existing investments and can be used as the foundation for a broad array of storage solutions. Magstar 3590 tape drives leverage IBM Seascape principles, enabling flexible movement between storage solutions. The ACF can be used in random access mode as a mini-library. Cartridges are loaded into the ACF in a convenient, portable 10-cartridge magazine.