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The IBM Magstar MP (Multi-Purpose) 3570 Tape Library provides a compact, integrated tape storage solution delivering high performance, extraordinary reliability, and optimized read-and write-intensive operations. The Magstar MP 3570 Tape Library significantly expands the functional utility of tape storage with its revolutionary fast data recall performance that supports both current and emerging tape applications. In addition, the Magstar MP 3570 Tape Library addresses the growing storage needs of customers by offering a more durable technology designed to meet the tougher demands of automation. Magstar MP 3570 Tape Library Models B0x, B1x, C0x, and C1x attach to IBM AS/400(R), IBM RS/6000(R), HP-UX**, Sun Solaris**, Microsoft Windows, and other SCSI-attach systems. Magstar MP 3570 Tape Library Models B2x and C2x are supported on selected IBM Netfinity and IBM PC Server systems. The Magstar MP offers: fast access capability to support high input/output (I/O) operations where multiuser access is required; support for time sensitive applications where fast access to data is important (for example, storage management, network serving); and both automated backup/restore and archive storage and retrieval.
The IBM 3570 Model B00 is a drive unit with 1 tape drive, 1 cartridge, a tape drive data rate of 2.2 MB/sec, and is a stand-alone unit.
Highlights
The Magstar MP 3570 Tape Library provides tape and automation reliability at open systems prices. Other features include:
Utilizes IBM-developed technology, including magneto-resistive heads, especially designed for automation
7 MB/second native sustained drive data rates using C-format cartridges in Model Cxx drives
2.2 MB/second native sustained drive data rates using B-format cartridges in Model Bxx drives
Barcode reader included on Cxx models
Expanded 5 MB cache memory on Cxx models for faster read/write performance
Newly designed digital data flow circuit on Cxx models for increased read/write performance
Self-enclosed data cartridges with pre-imbedded servo tracks
Mid-point load for fast time to data
Up to 300 GB of near online data with cartridge capacities of 15 GB (using 3:1 compression) in B1x and C1x Models
The Magstar MP offers:
New fast access capability to support high input/output (I/O) operations where multiuser access is required
Support for time sensitive applications where fast access to data is important (for example, storage management, network serving)
Both automated backup/restore AND archive storage and retrieval
IBM Magstar MP Tape Subsystem is a revolutionary new multipurpose (MP) SCSI attach tape technology designed for automation. Traditionally, tape has been used to perform write-intensive operations like backup and data interchange. The Magstar MP is a compact, integrated storage device that functionally expands the capability of tape to optimize both write AND read intensive operations. It provides the characteristics of High Performance, High Reliability, a New Cartridge, and a New Library Subsystem.
High Performance:
The IBM Magstar MP has been designed to provide fast access to data. The drive and cartridge has been uniquely designed to allow fast cartridge insertion, almost instantaneous head/tape contact at load time, and mid-point load; where the tape is already positioned to achieve fast data access by quickly fast forwarding to data in either direction. The drive time to read/write data is about 8 seconds from the time of cartridge insertion. The drive can read/write data at a sustained data rate of 2.2 MB/sec (uncompacted) with a 20 MB/sec burst data rate. The sustained data rate with maximum compression is 14 MB/sec. Automatic caching of data enables balancing system read/write speed and the drive is designed to provide high performance in both streaming and start/stop operations. These characteristics are exciting new technical breakthroughs in an industry that has only historically seen innovation in the form of increased cartridge capacity and data rate.
High Reliability:
The IBM Magstar MP provides outstanding reliability. In the area of reading and writing, IBM provides leading-edge technology. Data write is provided by an exclusive thin-film write module that is designed for extremely accurate recording. Data read is provided by IBM's leading magneto-resistive (MR) head based on IBM Magstar technology. The head is a highly-tuned 4-track MR head that is designed for high read reliability, long life, and future growth. In addition, the 4-track head provides data redundancy and servo tracking to ensure superior data integrity in the mid-range tape marketplace. It offers technology that was previously only affordable in the large systems environment.
A New Cartridge:
IBM has been awarded numerous patents for the innovative new cartridge technology. It features two tape spools with the tape load point positioned at the mid-point of the tape to provide fast access to data, while still providing matched capacity for backup needs. The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape cartridge has an uncompacted capacity of 5GB (15GB with 3:1 Lempel-Ziv compression). It contains major enhancements over conventional data recording cartridges. It has a rugged case designed for repetitive handling by automated pickers and to protect the tape in an enclosed environment. The cartridge contains advanced metal particle tape media developed for high capacity and durability. The tape never leaves the cartridge because it contains the tape path itself. Thus the tape media is protected from being harshly handled by external pickers, rollers, or external guides. The unique tape path eliminates tape thread time, reduces complexity, and enables higher reliability. The internal tape path also allows quick load time, and combined with the mid-point load, provides unparalleled tape performance. Along with the Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge, IBM is also announcing a Magstar MP Cleaning Cartridge, and a Magstar MP Cartridge Magazine.
A New 100-300GB Library Subsystem:
The IBM Magstar MP Tape Subsystem library models were designed specifically to exploit the fast performance and match the reliability of the Magstar MP drive. They have been extensively tested and tuned to handle the rigorous demands of automated tape handling. They offer both an Automatic (sequential) mode for traditional tape processing applications and a random mode for applications requiring direct access to data. The library is designed to operate with two 10-cartridge magazines providing from 100-300GB of data accessible to the host system. This is equivalent capacity to what is provided by the IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem. When a cleaner cartridge is available in the library, it can be automatically inserted into the drive for a cleaning operation when prompted by operator feedback. The library also provides a fast average time of 8 seconds to load a cartridge from storage, thus greatly reducing the time to get to data for tape applications. The IBM Magstar MP promises to bring a new dimension of functionality to tape storage because of its revolutionary data recall performance; allowing new applications to be enabled in addition to traditional tape applications.
Model Description 3570-B00
The IBM 3570 Model B00 is a drive unit with 1 tape drive, 1 cartridge, a tape drive data rate of 2.2 MB/sec, and is a stand-alone unit.
Product Positioning
The IBM Magstar MP is designed to meet the increasingly demanding needs of the mid-range marketplace. It was designed to be part of an automation offering that offers unsurpassed reliability in its class. It has the ability to provide traditional save/restore function in addition to leading edge applications that are high I/O intensive operations where multiuser (particularly read) access is required.
