I know this was a different unit, but we have a 3583.  Sometime back we had
to do a
microcode upgrade AND replace all the internal slots in the library because
evidently
the NON-IBM Brand LTOs are slightly different in size, enough so the tapes
drug and
the picker had problems pulling them out due to additional drag.

This was the IBM solution.

This implies, at least to me, that IBM may want to keep to tighter
tolerances than
are written in the standard for LTOs.  Or the 'real standard' and the
'published standard'
for the tape cartridges may be different as they are implemented.

Standards are good.  Everyone should have 2 or 3 :)

Actually standards, unless written exceptionally well, are subject to
interpretation.
Take a look at my favorite, the RS-232 standard :) that has been around
longer than
I have been in the computing field.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anderson F. Nobre [SMTP:afnobre AT UOL.COM DOT BR]
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 10:05 PM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      Re: Non-IBM LTO tapes in a 3584
>
> I know a client that has bought Imation tapes and when they have used the
> tape cartridges they jamed into the drive units.
>
> Regards,
>
> Anderson
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Ferraretto" <mark.ferraretto AT DB DOT COM>
> To: <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 1:30 AM
> Subject: Non-IBM LTO tapes in a 3584
>
>
> > All,
> >
> > We're looking at purchasing extra LTO-1 tapes to go in our 3584.  To
> date,
> we've been running IBM tapes but we've gotten cheaper prices on HP and
> Imation tapes.  Both HP and Imation are priced about 30% less than the IBM
> tapes.
> >
> > But I'm wondering if there are any quality issues with either of these
> brands.  Also, I'm wondering if running non-IBM tapes in a 3584 might
> raise
> any issues.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
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