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IBM 3490-B04
The 3490-B04 is an 18-track, 4-drive
component for an IBM 3490 tape subsystem. The
subsystem will occupy approximately 50 percent
less floor space than a comparable 3480
configuration by incorporating four-drive
packaging and by placing up to two control unit
functions in one box. Standard features include:
Improved Data Recording Capability, cartridge
loaders on every drive, and a 2Mb buffer. The
moveable message display is improved in
readability and character size. The Model B04
can be field upgraded to a Model B40 providing
granularity from a minimum two drive 18-track
configuration to a four drive 36-track
configuration. Components are serviced from the
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IBM 3490 Tape
System Family
The IBM 3490 is a family of Magnetic Tape Subsystems
designed to provide significant tape subsystem
performance and cartridge capacity improvements.
The 3490 Magnetic Tape Subsystem family offers
solutions to business requirements in the areas of
adaptability, maintenance, reliability and
availability, usability, and exploitation. All 3490
Magnetic Tape Subsystems can attach to multiple
processors and are supported by MVS, VM, AIX/ESA*,
AIX/6000*, and OS/400*.
The IBM 3490 family's innovative packaging
provides environmental characteristics that are far
superior to those of previous tape technologies.
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