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Hardware Announcement 101-131 May 8, 2001 IBM Magstar 3590 Model A60 Enhances Performance and Connectivity With FICON Shortwave Attachment
At a GlanceThe IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem provides a high level of performance, reliability, data integrity, and cartridge capacity. With the availability of new native FIbre CONnections (FICON) and Fibre Channel support on the Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller, additional performance and connectivity benefits are available for enterprise class tape customers, including:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). Overview
The IBM Magstar® 3590 Tape Subsystem now has additional performance and
connectivity benefits through support of native FICON™ short wavelength
attachments. Now, the Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller can attach
to native FIbre CONnections (FICON) short wavelength channels on IBM
Enterprise Class systems such as the IBM 9672 Enterprise G5, G6, or the
IBM The channel link speed for FICON is 100 MB per second full duplex compared with 17 MB per second simplex with ESCON links. A single FICON channel on a Model A60 with four attached Magstar 3590 E Model Tape Drives provides performance up to 60 MB/sec with blocksizes greater than 32 KB. FICON short wavelength support is available for Magstar 3590 B or E Models attached to new 3590 Model A60 Controllers or via a field upgrade on currently installed Model A60 controllers, protecting your tape hardware investment. The Magstar 3590 Model A60 can now attach Magstar 3590 E Model Tape Drives with Fibre Channel Attachment. When attached to a Model A60 with native FICON attachment, a single 3590 Model E Tape Drive using a Fibre Channel attachment is capable of up to a 70% improvement in data rate for blocksizes greater than 64 KB as compared to a single 3590 Model E Tape Drive using SCSI attachments. With Fibre Channel Attachment, up to 12 drives can now be attached to a Model A60 in stand-alone rack, frame, or Silo solutions. Enhancements are also available for customers who utilize the Magstar 3590 Model A60 with SCSI attached tape drives. Up to eight 3590 drives with SCSI attachments can now be attached to a Model A60 in stand-alone racks or frames. In addition, a model conversion is now available to convert an installed 3590 Model C14 Silo Compatible Frame to a Model C12. Key Prerequisites
Refer to Technical Information section for details.
Planned Availability Dates
DescriptionNew features on the Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller now provide improved performance and greater connectivity. Included in these enhancements are:
FICON Short Wavelength Channel Attachment The Magstar 3590 A60 Controller now supports both native FIbre CONnections (FICON) short wavelength as well as FICON long wavelength attachments. While both have the same high performance characteristics, lower infrastructure costs can be realized when using FICON short wavelength attachments. FICON also enables easier server consolidation, new application growth, large business intelligence queries, and exploitation of network computing. The IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem now has additional performance and connectivity benefits with support for native FICON short wavelength. The Magstar 3590 A60 Tape Controller can attach to native FICON short wavelength channels on IBM Enterprise Class systems such as the IBM 9672 Enterprise G5, G6, or zSeries 900 Server. The Model A60 with native FICON can also attach to the IBM 2032 McDATA ED-5000 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director and the IBM 2042 INRANGE FC/9000 Fibre Channel Director. Up to two FICON short wavelength attachments are supported on each Magstar 3590 A60 Controller in stand-alone, Magstar 3494 Tape Library, and StorageTek Silo solutions. The Model A60 will support up to two FICON attachments. These FICON attachments can be two long wavelength, two short wavelengh, or one long wavelength with one short wavelength. In addition, the Model A60 Controller will support the intermix of FICON short wavelength, FICON long wavelength, and ESCON attachments, allowing a customer to share drives among environments. The channel link speed for FICON is 100 MB per second full duplex compared with 17 MB per second simplex with ESCON links. Four 3590 E Model Tape Drives attached to an Model A60 with a single FICON channel provide performance up to 60 MB per second with blocksizes greater than 32 KB. FICON short wavelength support is available for Magstar 3590 B or E Models attached to new 3590 Model A60 Tape Controllers, or via a field upgrade on currently installed Model A60 controllers, protecting your tape hardware investment. Fibre Channel Drive Attachment The attachment of 3590 Fibre Channel-attached tape drives to the Model A60 can increase single drive performance as well as allow the attachment of more 3590 drives to the controller in stand-alone rack, frame, and Silo solutions. When attached to a Model A60 with native FICON attachment, a single 3590 Model E Tape Drive using a Fibre Channel attachment is capable of up to a 70% improvement in data rate for blocksizes greater than 64 KB as compared to a single 3590 Model E Tape Drive using SCSI attachments. Most significantly, this allows you to invest in newer technology Fibre Channel drives for both your enterprise class and open systems servers. For a Silo-compatible environment, up to 12 Magstar 3590 E Model Tape Drives in three Magstar 3590 Model C12 Silo Compatible Frames can be attached to each Model A60 in a Magstar 3590 Model C10 Silo Compatible Frame. In addition, the Model C10 frame with the Model A60 is no longer subject to the 25 meter SCSI cable length restriction, and can be located up to 475 meters from the Model C12 frames that contain the 3590 Fibre Channel Tape Drives. If power sequencing is required, the distance between frames will be limited by the 28 meter length of the power sequencing cable to 25 meters between frames. Since the 3590 Model C14 Silo Compatible Frame does not support the installation of 3590 drives with the Fibre Channel Attachment feature, a model conversion is being offered to allow an installed 3590 Model C14 frame to be converted to a Model C12 frame. For a Magstar 3590 Model A14 Frame environment, up to 12 drives with the Fibre Channel Attachment feature can now be attached to a single Model A60 Controller. The first Model A14 frame would contain a Model A60 with up to four drives, and up to two additional Model A14 frames with up to four drives each can be attached. For a stand-alone rack configuration, up to 12 drives with the Fibre Channel Attachment feature can now be attached to a single Model A60 Controller when using a 1.8 meter or larger rack, such as the IBM 7014 RS/6000® Rack Models T00 and T42. A 1.8 meter rack can accommodate a Model A60 with up to four 3590 E Model Fibre Channel Tape Drives. Up to two additional racks with up to four tape drives each can be attached to the Model A60 in the first rack. A 1.6 meter rack, such as the IBM 9309 Model 002 or the IBM 7014 Model S00, will accommodate only two 3590 E Model Fibre Channel Tape Drives and a Model A60 Controller with a 2109 Model S16 SAN Fibre Channel Switch. Therefore, when using a three-rack multiframe configuration with 1.6 meter racks, you can attach only 10 drives to the Model A60 in the first rack. There are no changes to the number of drives that can be attached to a 3590 Model A60 in a Magstar 3494 tape library when using Fibre Channel Attached drives. Up to four fibre channel drives can be attached to a Model A60 in a 3494 D14 frame, and up to ten fibre channel drives can be attached when using Adjacent Frame Fibre Drive support. All configurations that attach Fibre Channel Drives to a Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller require feature number 3463 (Fibre Drive Attachment) on the Model A60. This feature replaces the Ultra SCSI tape drive attachment with two Fibre Channel adapters, for attachment of Magstar 3590 E Model Tape Drives with Fibre Channel attachment capability. In addition, one IBM 2109 Model S16 SAN Fibre Channel Switch is required for each Model A60 that attaches 3590 Fibre Channel Drives. Additional features are required on the 3494 Tape Library frames, 3590 Model C12 frame, 3590 Model C10 frame, 3590 Model A14 Frame, and 3590 Model A60 (for stand-alone racks) for attaching fibre channel drives. Refer to Technical Information section for more details on prerequisite features. SCSI Multiframe Support Features are now available to allow up to eight Magstar 3590 SCSI Tape Drives in a 3590 Model A14 Frame or a stand-alone rack environment to attach to a 3590 A60 Controller. For a Model A14 environment, a Model A60 in a Model A14 Frame with four 3590 SCSI Tape Drives can attach to up to four additional 3590 SCSI drives in one additional Model A14 frame. For a stand-alone rack environment, a Model A60 in a rack with four 3590 SCSI drives can attach to up to four additional 3590 SCSI drives in a second rack. Features are available on the Model A14 frame and the 3590 Model A60 (for stand-alone racks) for this new support. Refer to Technical Information section for more details on prerequisite features. Feature Conversion A feature conversion is also available to convert up to two installed Dual ESCON Attachments (#3412) to FICON — Short Wavelength Attachments (#3433). This enables you to use an installed Model A60 Controller and replace your ESCON connections with a faster FICON connection. The FICON maximum channel link speed of 100 MB per second full duplex compared with 17 MB per second simplex with ESCON links may increase tape performance. Four Magstar 3590 E Model Tape Drives attached to a Model A60 with a single FICON channel provides performance up to 60 MB per second with blocksizes greater than 32 KB. This feature conversion provides the replacement hardware and includes one 31-meter (100 foot) multimode 50 micron fibre cable with SC Duplex connectors, unless you want to connect to an existing ESCON 62.5 micron fibre network using feature number 0109 (ESCON/62.5 Micron Multimode SC Duplex Jumper). A FICON connection can run over 50 micron multimode fibre cables up to a distance of 500 meters (1,640 feet) or 62.5 micron multimode fibre cables up to a distance of 250 meters (820 feet). 3590 Model C14 to C12 Conversion
A model conversion is now available to convert an installed 3590
Model C14 Silo Compatible Frame to a Model C12 Silo Compatible
Frame. This will allow attachment of Fibre Channel attached 3590
Model E1A Tape Drives to those frames. The 3590 Model C14 only
supports installation of Magstar 3590 Model B1A and E1A Tape Drives
with SCSI attachment to a controller. The 3590 Model C12 supports
installation of Magstar 3590 Model E1A Tape Drives with the Fibre
Channel Attachment in addition to SCSI attachment.
Accessibility by People with DisabilitiesThe following features support use by people with disabilities:
Euro CurrencyThis product is not impacted by euro currency. Product PositioningFor enterprise class customers, the Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller can provide both a stand-alone and automated attachment of the highest capacity, highest performance tape drive that IBM offers today. In combination with FICON-capable processors (such as the IBM 9672 Parallel Enterprise G5, G6, or zSeries 900 servers), the Model A60 with native FICON attachment enables improvements in tape performance and attachment distance. In addition, by utilizing the Model A60 with FICON, you can receive many of the FICON benefits, including relieving ESCON channel constraints, conserving processor I/O slots, and reducing infrastructure costs. By attaching 3590 Tape Drives with Fibre Channel attachment, improvements in single drive performance and attachment flexibility are possible because of the potential to attach more drives to the Model A60 in stand-alone rack, frame, and Silo environments. Reference InformationRefer to:
Trademarks
PublicationsUpdates to the following publications, including support of these features, are available now at:
Order
Title Number
IBM Magstar(R) 3590 Tape Subsystem GA32-0329
Introduction and Planning Guide
IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem Silo GA32-0366
Compatible Frame Models C10, C12,
and C14 Introduction, Planning, and
User's Guide
The IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0279) will be updated to include this information on the 3590 Model A60 and is planned to be available at the same Web site by June 12, 2001. The IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem Operator's Guide (GA32-0330) will be updated to include these features and is shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available with the planned availability of that attachment. The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who wish to subscribe, can visit the PNS Web site location at: The publications listed on the notification can be ordered by calling the Pubs Support Group in Raleigh at 800-879-2755, option 1. The IBM Publications Center Portal: The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publication Center. Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware RequirementsNew features on the Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller now provide improved performance and greater connectivity. Included in these enhancements are:
FICON Short Wavelength Channel Attachment In addition to the attachment of a 3590 Model A60 Controller to FIber CONnection (FICON) long wavelength channels previously announced, the Model A60 Controller now provides attachment of Magstar 3590 Tape Drives to FICON short wavelength channels on host systems or a FICON/FC switch. A S/390® G5, G6, zSeries 900 server, or appropriate Fibre Channel switch with FICON short wavelength channels and the appropriate levels of software that support native FICON are required. The number of FICON short wavelength adapters on the 3590 Model A60 is specified with feature number 3433 (FICON Attachment — Short Wavelength). Each FICON attachment can connect up to 64 logical channels. Feature number 3433 (FICON Attachment — Short Wavelength), feature number 3432 (FICON Attachment — Long Wavelength), or feature number 3412 (Dual ESCON Attachment) can be intermixed on a Model A60 but at least one of these features must be specified. Permitted combinations of feature numbers 3412, 3432, and 3433 are as follows:
Number of Allowed Number Feature Number of Feature 3432 and 3433 Number 3412 0 1 to 4 1 0 to 3 2 0 to 2 Feature conversions are available to convert installed feature number 3412 to feature number 3432 or 3433. The 3590 Model A60 with FICON attachments can be placed in a 3494 Tape Library, in a 3590 Model A14 Frame, in a standard 19-inch rack, or in a Model C10 Silo Compatible Frame for attachment to Magstar 3590 Tape Drives in a Model C12 or C14 Silo Compatible Frame. One 31-meter (100 foot) Multimode 50 micron fibre cable with SC Duplex Connectors is included with each feature number 3433 (FICON Attachment — Short Wavelength), unless feature number 0109 (ESCON/62.5 Micron Multimode SC Duplex) is specified. Feature number 0109 (ESCON to 62.5 Micron Multimode SC Duplex) supplies a two-meter (6.56 foot) jumper cable to permit ESCON trunk fibre reuse of 62.5 micron cabling for FICON attachment. A FICON connection can run over 50 micron cables up to a distance of 500 meters (1,640 feet) or 62.5 micron multimode fibre cables up to a distance of 250 meters (820 feet). If different FICON cable lengths are needed, they must be ordered separately. Refer to the IBM Magstar 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0329) for FICON cable planning information. Multiframe SCSI Tape Drive Attachment The Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller now provides SCSI attachment of up to eight Magstar 3590 Tape Drives in two 3590 Model A14 Frames or stand-alone racks. Rack Attachment: The Model A60 Controller can be installed with 3590 Tape Drives in a standard 19-inch rack (such as the IBM 9309 Rack Enclosure Model 002, 7014 RS/6000® Rack Models S00, T00, or T42, or the 7015 RS/6000 System Rack Model R00). To support SCSI attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in two different racks, feature number 4065 (Multiframe SCSI Rack Attachment) must be specified on the Model A60. This feature includes cables to connect the Model A60 Controller to tape drives in the second rack, and necessary drive-to-drive interconnection cables in that rack. Because of SCSI cable length restrictions, the two racks must be installed adjacent to each other. Cables from 3590 Tape Drives to the Model A60 that are in the rack with the Model A60 are specified by the quantity of feature number 9059 on the Model A60. 3590 Model A14 Attachment: To support SCSI attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in two different Model A14 Frames, feature number 4060 (Multiframe SCSI A14) must be specified on the frame that contains the Model A60 Controller, and feature number 4062 (Multiframe SCSI Drives — Field Install) or feature number 9062 (Multiframe SCSI Drives — Plant Install) must be specified on the other Model A14 Frame. The Model A60 Controller must have feature number 9060 (Multiframe SCSI A14) and also one feature number 9059 (3590 Drive Attached) for each 3590 Tape Drive in the Model A14 that contains the Model A60. All hardware and required cables between the drives and the Model A60 are included in these features. Because of SCSI cable length restrictions, the two Model A14 Frames must be installed adjacent to each other. Fibre Channel Tape Drive Attachment The Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller can now attach up to 12 Magstar 3590 Tape Drives with Fibre Channel Attachment features in a stand-alone rack, frame, or automated solution. This attachment requires an IBM 2109 SAN Fibre Channel Switch, which must be ordered separately and is installed in the rack or frame containing the Model A60 Controller. The following features are required in the various environments:
Feature Conversion A feature conversion is also available to convert up to two of installed Dual ESCON Attachment (#3412) to FICON — Short Wavelength Attachments (#3433). This feature conversion provides the replacement hardware and includes one 31-meter (100 foot) multimode 50 micron fibre cable with SC Duplex connectors, unless feature number 0109 (ESCON/62.5 Micron Multimode SC Duplex) is specified. Note: Parts removed or replaced become the property of IBM and must be returned. Model Conversion
A model conversion is now available to convert an Installed 3590
Model C14 Silo Compatible Frame to a Model C12 Silo Compatible
Frame. This will allow attachment of Fibre Channel attached 3590
Model E1A Tape Drives to those frames. The 3590 Model C14
supports installation of Magstar 3590 Model B1A and E1A Tape Drives
with only SCSI attachment to a controller. The 3590 Model C12
supports installation of Magstar 3590 Model E1A Tape Drives with the
Fibre Channel Attachment feature (#3510 or #9510), using the Install
Fibre Channel Drive (#3511) on the Model C12 to install the
appropriate hardware.
Software RequirementsThe Magstar 3590 B Model or E Model Tape Drives are supported through the 3590 Model A60 Controller on the following minimum operating systems levels with native FICON channels. The support for FICON short wavelength or long wavelength connection is the same. Refer to the following Web site for the most current information on FICON processor, FICON switch, and operating system levels supported with the Magstar 3590 Model A60 with native FICON: Support is provided for the Magstar 3590 Model A60 Controller with attached Magstar 3590 B or E Model Tape Drives unless otherwise noted. Refer to the 3590 and processor (for example, 9672) PSP buckets for details. Native FICON Support The following minimum levels are supported for native FICON attachment:
Note: OS/390, VM, and VSE system software and service updates are distributed on 3480/3490 format tape cartridges. In situations where Magstar 3590 Tape Drives are sold into new accounts, ensure that the installation has at least one system-attached 3490 tape drive to read the system installation tapes. Fibre Channel Drive Attachment Support for Fibre Channel attached 3590 Tape Drives on a Model A60 is through the same ESCON or FICON software levels. For ESCON support levels, refer to the 3590 Model A60 Controller sales manual. The following limitations apply to Fibre Channel 3590 Tape Drives attached to a 3590 Model A60 Controller:
Planning InformationCustomer Responsibilities: Physical planning is a customer responsibility. Detailed physical planning information for the Magstar 3590 Tape Drives is in the IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0329). FICON Short Wavelength Channel Attachment: The 3590 Model A60 attaches with fibre cables to FICON channels of host systems. One 31-meter (100 foot) multimode 50 micron fibre cable with SC Duplex connectors is included with each feature number 3433 (FICON Attachment — Short Wavelength), unless feature number 0109 (ESCON/62.5 Micron Multimode SC Duplex) is specified. Feature number 0109 (ESCON/62.5 Micron Multimode SC Duplex) supplies a two-meter (6.56 foot) jumper cable to permit ESCON trunk fibre reuse of 62.5 micron cabling for FICON attachment. A FICON connection can run over 50 micron cables up to a distance of 500 meters (1,640 feet) or 62.5 micron multimode fibre cables up to a distance of 250 meters (820 feet). If different FICON cable lengths are needed, they must be ordered separately. Refer to the IBM Magstar 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0329) for FICON cable planning information. Model A14 Multiframe SCSI Tape Drive Attachment: SCSI cables for attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in a Model A14 Frame to a 3590 Model A60 Controller in a different Model A14 are included when feature number 4062 or 9062 (Multiframe SCSI Drives) is specified on that frame. Feature number 9060 (Multiframe SCSI A14) must be specified on the 3590 Model A60 Controller. Rack Multiframe SCSI Tape Drive Attachment: SCSI cables for attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in a rack to a 3590 Model A60 Controller in a different rack are included when feature number 4065 (Multiframe SCSI Rack Attachment) is specified on the Model A60. Cables from 3590 Tape Drives to the Model A60 that are in the rack with the Model A60 are specified by the quantity of feature number 9059 on the Model A60. Fibre Channel Drive Attachment: Fibre Channel cables for attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in a 3590 Model A14 Frame or 3494 Tape Library to a 3590 Model A60 Controller are included when feature number 3464 or 4064 are specified on those frames. The number of cables in the frame containing the Model A60 is specified by the quantity of feature #9059 on the Model A60. The appropriate length short wavelength Fibre Channel cables for attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in a 3590 Model C12 Frame to a 3590 Model A60 Controller in a C10 Frame must be ordered with each 3590 Tape Drive using feature numbers 5813, 5825, and 5861 (Fibre Channel Cables). Similarly, the appropriate length short wavelength Fibre Channel cables for attachment of 3590 Tape Drives in a rack to the 3590 Model A60 Controller in another rack must be ordered with each 3590 Tape Drive using feature numbers 5813, 5825, and 5861 (Fibre Channel Cables). Cables from 3590 Tape Drives to the Model A60 that are in the rack with the Model A60 are specified by the quantity of feature number 9059 on the Model A60. Refer to the IBM Magstar 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0329) for Fibre Channel cable planning information. Direct Customer Support: Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage assistance through ASK Support using the search word 3590.
Supplies:
None required with these features.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThis product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and/or application software to which it is attached.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and ConditionsFeature SectionThis product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement. IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply. MES Discount Applicable: Equal to the volume commitment discount Field Installable Feature: Yes Licensed Internal Code: Same license terms and conditions as designated machine PricesThe prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Field Plant
Machine Feature Purchase Install Install
Description Type Model Number Price MMC Only Only
Magstar 3590 A60
Controller
ESCON/62.5 um MM 0109 $ 200 NC No No
SC Duplex
FICON Attachment 3433 17,250 $80 No No
-- Short
Wavelength
Fibre Drive 3463 7,000 NC No No
Attachment
Fibre Drive 3465 2,500 18 No No
Attached Rack
Multiframe SCSI 4065 3,000 NC No No
Rack Attach
Multiframe SCSI 9060 NC NC No No
A14
Magstar Frame 3590 A14
Fibre Drive 3464 2,500 18 No No
Attached A60
Multiframe SCSI 4060 1,000 NC No No
A14
Multiframe SCSI 4062 2,000 NC Yes No
Drives-Field
Multiframe Fibre 4064 1,500 NC No No
Drives
Multiframe SCSI 9062 NC NC No Yes
Drives-Plant
Plant Install 9511 NC NC No Yes
Fibre Drive
Field Plant
Machine Feature Purchase Install Install
Description Type Model Number Price MMC Only Only
Magstar Silo 3590 C10
Compatible
Frame
Fibre Drive 3512 $ 2,500 $18 No No
Attached A60
Magstar Tape 3494 D14
Library Frame
Fibre Drive 3464 3,000 18 No No
Attached A60
Factory Install 9511 NC NC No Yes
Fibre Drive
Magstar Tape 3494 L12/D12
Library Frame
Adjacent Frame 4064 1,500 NC No No
Fibre
MMC = Monthly Maintenance Charge
Monthly MES
Machine Feature Rental MES Removal
Description Type Model Number Charge Removal Charge
Magstar Tape 3494 D14
Library Frame
Fibre Drive 3464 $168 Yes NC
Attached A60
Factory Install 9511 NC Yes NC
Fibre Drive
Magstar Tape 3494 L12/D12
Library Frame
Adjacent Frame 4064 75 Yes NC
Fibre
For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343). Model Conversion Purchase Prices
Model Model Conversion
From To Purchase Price
3590 C14 C12 $1,200
Feature Conversion Purchase Price: The following applies to feature conversions on the 3590 Model A60:
Feature Returned Continuous Feature Conversion From To Parts Maintenance Purchase Price 3412 3433 Yes* No $13,000
The following charges apply to features ordered for field installation on the 3590 Model A60:
Feature
Description Number Charge
Multiframe SCSI A14 9060 $0
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zSeries 900 Server. Up to two FICON short
wavelength attachments are supported on each Magstar 3590 Model A60
Controller in stand-alone, Magstar 3494 Tape Library, and StorageTek Silo
solutions. In addition, the Model A60 will support the intermix of
FICON short wavelength, FICON long wavelength, and ESCON® attachments,
allowing a customer to share drives among environments.