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IBM 3590 H1A/H11 Tape Drives

IBM 3590 H1A
The 3590H model H1A is designed for use in automated tape libraries such as the IBM 3494 Automated Tape Library.

Benefits Include:

IBM 3590 model E1A tape drive

High performance tape drives for automated tape libraries.
Designed for use in the 3494 Tape Library, Virtual Tape Server and other automated tape libraries.
Supports up to 60 GB per cartridge and 14 MB/second data rate uncompressed.

IBM 3590 H11

The 3590H model H11 is a rack-mounted tape drive with an automatic cartridge facility (ACF). The 10 cartridge ACF allows the drives to be used as a mini-library with access up to 600 GB (with 3:1 compression). The H11 can be easily converted to a H1A for use in a fully automated library system.

Benefits Include:

Mini-library support for distributed stand alone server environments.
Ease of use.
10 slot cartridge auto loader for sequential or random access of up to 600 terbytes of compressed data.
Integrated operator/service display showing device status, activities, error conditions and messages.

3590 Model H11/H1A Specifications
Number of Tracks:	384
Uncompressed Capacity:	30 GB/cartridge
Compressed Capacity:	60 GB/cartridge
Tape Length (meters):	300 m
Tape Data Rate:	14.0 MB/second
Tape Read/Write Access Speed:	3.14 meters/second
Load-to-Ready Time:	23 seconds
Unload Time:	18 seconds
Nominal Rewind Speed:	5 meters/second
Time to Rewind Half the Tape;	30 seconds
Full-Reel Rewind Time:	2 seconds
Maximum Rewind Time:	60 seconds
Tape Scan (locate) Speed:	5 meters/second
Time to Scan Half the Tape:	30 seconds
Maximum Scan Time:	60 seconds
Forward Space File (FSF):	5 meters/second
Maximum FSF Time:	60 seconds