On Jul 27, 2005, at 8:39 AM, Debbie Bassler wrote:

...We had an IBM rep come in
and he said we could still use the 3494 library with 3592 tape
drives...

We're undertaking the same kind of upgrade. It's complex, where the
3592 drives have to be in their own frame, you may have to replace
your old industrial PC inside the 3494, and start using Fibre Channel
for drive access. You may find a reseller to offer more detailed
assistance. Mainline may offer you attractive pricing.

  Richard Sims