We have 5 3583's with maximum # of slots and drives in each. 3 have SCSI drives (LTO1) and 2 have FC drives (LTO2). 3 are multi-path with control path failover. 3 libraries (2 SCSI and 1 FC) haven't had problems since installation (3 yrs for SCSI / 1 yr for FC). I do believe they are OEM products but don't remember by who. Reliability on 2 of the libraries has been poor and it takes weeks to get repaired due to poor problem diagnostics with IBM support techs and poor quality HW repairs with IBM system engineers and getting DOA equipment components. In 2006 we plan to replace 4 - 3583's with 2 - 3584's due to the problems.
Jim Zajkowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> 12/30/2005 01:27 PM Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> To ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU cc Subject Re: [ADSM-L] AW: Normal # of failures on tape libraries On Dec 28, 2005, at 2:02 PM, Tab Trepagnier wrote: > IBM 3583 I wonder if the 3583 is an OEM product like the 3582 (which is made by ADIC). The IBM 3584, on the other hand, is true blue. We have one in production for about two years and have yet to have any problems besides media age. --Jim
