Format |
| 18/36-track: |
3480/3490/3490E |
| Capacity: |
200 MB (3480); 600 MB (3490); 800 MB (3490e); 2.4GB (3490e compressed) |
| Transfer rates: |
3 MB/sec to 4.5 MB/sec (compressed) |
Tape Speed |
| Read/Write: |
18 Track, 36 Track: 2 m/s (79 ips) |
| Rewind: |
4 m/s (157 ips); max. 56 sec.; avg. 28 sec. |
Tape Access |
| Cartridge load/thread: |
4 sec. (or unthread and unload from BOT) |
| Access time: |
350 milliseconds |
Buffer |
| Data buffer: |
2 MB; 4 MB optional |
Emulation and Interface |
| Emulation: |
IBM 7208-012 / 3490E-EXX |
| Interface: |
SCSI fast/wide (single-ended or differential) |
| Burst rate: |
20 MB/sec |
Attachments (specify one if required) |
| AS/400: |
2420/2621/6501 |
| RS/6000: |
2416/2420 |
Physical Specifications (Size) |
| Desktop: |
11" Width x 14.8" Depth x 6.9" Height (279 mm x 376 mm x 175 mm) |
| W/autoloader: |
8.6" Width x 25.5" Depth x 16.4" Height (219 mm x 647 mm x 416 mm) |
Physical Specifications (Weight) |
| Desktop: |
23 lbs. (10.5 kg) |
| W/autoloader: |
56 lbs. (25.6 kg) |
Power Requirements |
| Desktop: |
90 to 260 VAC 80 watts |
| W/autoloader: |
90 to 260 VAC 110 watts |
Reliability |
| MTBF: |
>100,000 hours |
| MTTR: |
30 minutes |
| Head life: |
3,000 hours (tape motion) |
Options |
| Rack Mount: |
Replacing desk top |
| AutoLoader: |
10 cartridge removable magazine; random access to any cartridge; 3490e Storage Capacity: 8GB (24GB compressed) |