We just replaced our 3584 with a 3200. We also run TSM on AIX. The reason for the change was to go from LTO2 to LTO4 to get more capacity and the hardware Encryption. Working great so far (1 month in service). We have it all plugged into 2Gb FC switches, so we are not getting the 4Gb out of the drives, but we work with what we have, eh? The library works great. Very simple interface, not too many buttons to push or knobs to twist. Encryption is working great.
We went for the 3200 because we really didn't need the expandability of the 3310, but wanted the 44 tape slots in the 3200. The reason for not needing the expandability is that we migrated 94% of our data on tape to a DataDomain 580 over the last 6 months, so all we need the tapes for is data that's very non-compressible (not a good fit for the DD) or very non-critical. -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Peifer Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 6:04 PM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: [ADSM-L] IBM TS3310 vs IBM TS3200 We are debating whether to purchase the IBM TS3310 or the TS3200 tape library for use with our existing TSM environment. We are an AIX shop running 4 Gig interfaces on a 4 Gig FC switch. This equipment will replace our existing IBM 3583 tape library. Any first hand experience would be appreciated. The BCI Email Firewall made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- *Confidentiality Notice: This E-Mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this communication in error, please do not distribute, and delete the original message. Thank you for your compliance. You may contact us at: Blue Cross of Idaho 3000 E. Pine Ave. Meridian, Idaho 83642 1.208.345.4550 ---------------------------------------------------------------------