From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
Ilja G. Coolen
> As a happy 3590 user i am wondering why you would want to convert
> from 3590 to a different type.

Me too. The 3590 technology is pretty much the Cadillac of sequential
storage. What is prompting your move?

> If you want reliability, don't convert to LTO. StorageTek's 9840
> should also be fine though.

And what's wrong with Ultrium tapes?

> Take a look at the specs for the drives, but mostly for the tapes, and
> compare them. Then decide which is your prefered media. The LTO's
> lifecycles are much shorter then 3950 and 9840.

If you're counting the number of mounts, keep in mind that an LTO tape can
hold 3 times (or more) the data of a 3590 tape. This results in fewer
mounts, though admittedly slower throughput.

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