They list for about $35K, so with discounts you can expect $22K upwards,
however, I don't think they attach directly to FICON lines, unless you
configure FCP protocol on the line. Otherwise, you need an A70 controller or
something similar.
If you use Fibre, you probably also need a SAN switch t
Being nitpicky
There is no such thing as an escon attached 3592-E05/TS1120. The tape drives
are attached to a controller via scsi and the controller is escon/ficon
attached.
1. Do you have an existing controller that will support these tape drives?
IBM 3592-J70 for one?
2. Do you want a
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> While I wait for a return call from an IBM rese
While I wait for a return call from an IBM reseller, can anyone give me
a rough ballpark number for the cost of an ESCON attached 3592/TS1120
tape drive? The whole point would be to start encrypting tapes that will
go off-site, if that narrows down which variant I need.
I just love it when man
