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3590-A60 - IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60
- Type: Tape Controller
- Product Line: IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
- Model: 3590-A60
- Function: Manages IBM tape drives
- Application: Data backup and archival
- Brand: IBM
- Interface: SCSI (typically)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Tape Controller
- Product Family
- IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
- Model Number
- 3590-A60
- Brand
- IBM
- Primary Function
- Tape Drive Management
Product details
The IBM 3590-A60 TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60 is a high-performance controller designed for managing IBM tape drives. It facilitates efficient data backup and archival operations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Controller |
| Product Family | IBM TotalStorage Enterprise |
| Model Number | 3590-A60 |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Primary Function | Tape Drive Management |
Description
The IBM 3590-A60 TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60 is a dedicated hardware component engineered to optimize the performance and management of IBM's high-capacity tape storage solutions. This controller acts as the central hub, interfacing between the host system and one or more IBM 3590 tape drives, enabling efficient data transfer for backup, restore, and archival purposes. Designed for enterprise environments, the 3590-A60 supports robust data management features and high throughput, ensuring that large volumes of data can be processed quickly and reliably. It typically utilizes SCSI interfaces to connect to both the host servers and the tape drives, providing a stable and high-speed connection essential for uninterrupted data streaming. Its advanced capabilities help to maximize the utilization and efficiency of the tape library. This controller is a key element in building scalable and dependable data protection strategies. By offloading the complexities of tape management from the host server, it improves overall system performance and allows IT administrators to focus on other critical tasks. The Model A60 represents a significant part of IBM's legacy in enterprise tape storage, offering a reliable solution for long-term data retention and disaster recovery.
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