IBM 3570 Tape Subsystem, Drives

Unveiled in 1996, the IBM 3570 Magstar MP was the first small-form-factor, midpoint-load tape device. This marked the introduction of a track-following, timing-based servo and other advancements that leveraged the technology of IBM disk storage. The IBM 3570 Magstar MP tape subsystem set a new standard for midrange tape performance for data backup and recovery.

The Magstar MP 3570 attaches to AS/400, RS/6000, HP, Windows NT, Sun, and other SCSI-attached systems. The IBM 3570 features Fast Access Linear Tape that delivers quicker data access for applications like network storage management, data warehousing, and digital libraries. IBM 3570 models B00, B01, B02, B11, B12, B21 and B22 were withdrawn December 31, 1999, while models C00, C01, C02, C11, C12, C21 and C22 were withdrawn December 27, 2002.

General Features of the IBM 3570 Tape Subsystem:

LZ1 Compression: Standard
Recording technique: Interleaved serpentine longitudinal
Number of tracks: 128
SCSI-II differential interface: standard
Capacity: 5GB to 15GB (with 3:1 LZ1 compression) per cartridge
Capacity: 100GB to 300GB (with 3:1 LZ1 compression) per 3570 library
Operating Systems: AS/400 versions OS/400 V3R1, V3R2, V3R6, V3R7, V4R1, V4R2; RS/6000 versions AIX 4.1X, 4.2x

IBM 3570-B00 The IBM 3570 Model B00 features one drive and 0 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 2.2MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 6.6MB/sec (3:1). It is a drive only configuration.

IBM 3570-B01 The IBM 3570 Model B01 features one drive and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 2.2MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 6.6MB/sec (3:1). It is a stand-alone configuration.

IBM 3570-B02 The IBM 3570 Model B02 features two drives and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 2.2MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 6.6MB/sec (3:1). It is a stand-alone configuration.

IBM 3570-B11 The IBM 3570 Model B00 features one drive and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 2.2MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 6.6MB/sec (3:1). It is a rack-mount configuration.

IBM 3570-B12 The IBM 3570 Model B12 features two drives and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 2.2MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 6.6MB/sec (3:1). It is a rack-mount configuration.

IBM 3570-C00 The IBM 3570 Model C00 features one drive and 0 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 7.0MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 15.0MB/sec (max). It is a drive only configuration.

IBM 3570-C01 The IBM 3570 Model C01 features one drive and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 7.0MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 15.0MB/sec (max). It is a stand-alone configuration.

IBM 3570-C02 The IBM 3570 Model C02 features two drives and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 7.0MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 15.0MB/sec (max). It is a stand-alone configuration.

IBM 3570-C11 The IBM 3570 Model C11 features one drive and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 7.0MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 15.0MB/sec (max). It is a rack-mount configuration.

IBM 3570-C12 The IBM 3570 Model C12 features two drives and 20 cartridges. It has a native sustained data rate of 7.0MB/sec and a compressed sustained data rate of 15.0MB/sec (max). It is a rack-mount configuration.

For pricing on new or used IBM 3570 tape subsystems, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.