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Item Reference:HW0340
Machine Type:3570-B00
Serial Number:1356025
Description:

Magstar MP Tape Library

Information:

The IBM 3570 Magstar MP, with its 5GB cartridge, was the first, small-form-factor, midpoint-load tape device. It marked the introduction of a track-following, timing-based servo and several innovations that leveraged the technology of IBM disk storage.

  • Allows 300GB of storage capacity with near-online performance (with 3:1 LZ1 data compression).
  • Delivers sustained data transfer performance of 7MB/sec (native) and up to 15MB/sec per drive or 100GB/hour per two-drive library (with maximum compression).
  • Offers unattended save operation.

Overview
The IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem provides a midrange tape storage solution that delivers high performance and unsurpassed reliability. This compact, integrated tape storage device expands the capability of tape processing by optimizing both read- and write-intensive operations. The Magstar MP 3570 attaches to AS/400, RS/6000, HP, Windows NT, Sun, and other SCSI-attached systems.
  • Improved data integrity
  • Based on the popular IBM Magstar technology, the Magstar MP 3570 brings a new level of reliability and data integrity to the midrange environment and is specifically designed for:
    • Repeated tape load/unloads.
    • Higher tape drive duty cycles.
    • Increased overall mechanical reliability.
    • Increased overall data reliability.

Date of Origin:1996
Donor:
Location:HLG19
Cupboard/Rack:Museum
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