[Gllug] data from an 3590 tape unit.

[Ian Northeast]

John Hearns wrote:
> 
> Hari at pillai.co.uk wrote:
> 
> > HI All
> >
> >     I have data on an IBM 3590 cartridge unit, and required to
> > transfer to a Linux / UNIX Solaris  or a PC based system( once have
> > the data into one of these system I can always move it around).
> >
> >     Does any one know, where I will be able hire or borrow this device
> > to copy the data. Any firms would do this?. Does this 3590 device work
> > sucessfully with the Solaris and Linux.
> >
> >     Does any one on this list have access to this device and willing
> > to let me use this device at a small price or for sale .... all
> > optional and negotiable.
> >
> > Any advise would be much appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> I used to use 3590 cartridges, for storing physics data.
> They work with IBM mainframes - I think it highly unlikely that you
> could use
> one on a Solaris box - though I as usual am probably barking.

They work on AIX. I happen to have the odd AIX system lying around
(about 110 at last count), and the test TSM server has a 3590 drive.
Although I'm not quite sure I know how to work it outside of TSM myself,
I'm sure my colleague who looks after TSM will.

> So what you probably need is a friendly sysadmin in a big computer centre
> which runs these things, and to have the data pulled off.

Hari, where are you? We are in East London. If you're nearby, email me
off list.

Regards, Ian

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