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The 3490-A01 is a 18-track, 1 Control Unit
component for an IBM 3490 tape subsystem. The
Model A01 supports the 3490 Models B02 and B04
Tape Drive Units. The Model A01 can be field
upgraded to either a Model A02 or Model A10,
providing granularity from a minimum 1x2 (A01 x
B02-18 track) configuration to a maximum 2x8
(A10 x four B20-36 track) configuration.
Included as standard in the Model A01 is
Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC) and a
2Mb buffer. Components are serviced from the
rear to minimize operational interference. |
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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