We had our 3494 library with 8 tape drives for over 7 years.  Still running 
strong.... In January, will be expanding our 3494 and adding an extra Robot and 
upgrade our drives to the latest tapes.


David C. Pearson
IS Production Support Analyst
System & Network Service
Snohomish County PUD # 1
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Phone: 425.347.4420
Pager:  425.290.0944
FAX:     425.267.6380
E-mail: DCPearson AT snopud DOT com

        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Robert R Price [SMTP:rprice28 AT CSC DOT COM]
        Sent:   Friday, December 13, 2002 12:21 PM
        To:     ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
        Subject:        Re: 3494 libray lifespan??

        We have been running our 3494 for seven and a half years now.  No sign 
of
        wearing out.  Just replace broken parts when necessary.

        Robert R. Price
        ADSM/TSM Administrator
        Computer Sciences Corporation
        Phone: 412-374-3247
        Fax: 412-374-6371
        rprice28 AT csc DOT com



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        Does anybody have an idea what is reasonable to expect for the lifespan 
of
        a
        3494 library?

        My manager wants to know when we should budget for a new one.
        But I've never heard of anybody replacing a 3494 because of age - just
        upgrading to new drives!