Bill Koeneman wrote:
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> MS Mail To:  X400
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> >From Bill Koeneman -- Koch Industries, Wichita Kansas (koenemab AT kochind 
> >DOT com)
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> We are a prospective ADSM user (RS6000-G40,3494-L12, 2 MagStar Drives) and
> would like to get some feedback on the reliability of both the MagStar
> drives and the 3494 robotics unit. Would like to know user experiences with
> these devices (frequency of problems, time to repair, types of problems,
> shelf life of tapes etc.). Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

We have a 3494 and four 3590 magstar drives. After an initial install
problem we have not experienced and problems. We have been using the
unit now for just under a year and would recommend it.