As mentioned earlier we DO supply some customers on CD. I suppose it's just a case of persuading the others to accept them. Even re-furbished 3490E's are going for 5-7 GBP EACH here (7-10 USD) and they won't get any cheaper.
-----Original Message----- From: Hal Merritt [mailto:hmerr...@jackhenry.com] Sent: 03 March 2009 15:08 To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: 3490E cartridges No one needs 3490's, and haven't for years. I'd steer well clear of used tapes; they have a finite life span starting from the day they left the factory. And, the last I heard, the last factory was converted some time ago. Using such antique media would suggest to me that your company is not keeping up with the industry and is not keeping up with their customers' needs. As others suggested, a FTP server, CD's, or even email attachments seem to be the preferred methods these days. Just a thought. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Pete Borton Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:30 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: 3490E cartridges Thanks to all who replied. Our dilemma is that we still supply our software on 3480s! We've got a new z9 and a 3490 drive and thought going to 3490Es was right - most customers could read them. Not sure if they can all read 3590Es. admil.co.uk say they can't get them. Still awaiting reply from Media Resources. Hope everyone has got enough in stock for all their future requirements!! Pete Borton Mainframe Development Consultant Northgate HR Limited e : peter.bor...@northgatearinso.com -Original Message----- From: Edward Jaffe [mailto:edja...@phoenixsoftware.com] Sent: 27 February 2009 22:55 To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: 3490E cartridges Pete Borton wrote: > We are having problems locating supplies of 3490E tape cartridges in > the UK. > Imation say they have been 'end of life'd. Does anyone know an > alternative supplier ? Could we write 3590E's on a 36-track drive ? > You might consider upgrading to 3590s. They're denser, faster, "dirt" cheap to buy on the used market, and because they are newer technology, the monthly maintenance costs should be lower than 3490 drives. -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software International, Inc 5200 W Century Blvd, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-338-0400 x318 edja...@phoenixsoftware.com http://www.phoenixsoftware.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
