IBM 3420 magnetic tape drives
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IBM 3420 magnetic tape drives are a family of high-performance, reel-to-reel tape storage devices introduced by IBM in the early 1970s for mainframe data backup and archival.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
IBM product
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computer peripheral ⓘ magnetic tape drive family ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | industry-standard 9-track tape formats ⓘ |
| controlMethod | channel command words (CCWs) ⓘ |
| dataAccessModel | sequential-only ⓘ |
| deploymentContext |
data centers
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enterprise computing environments ⓘ |
| designedFor | IBM mainframe computers ⓘ |
| formFactor | floor-standing cabinet ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
control electronics
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operator control panel ⓘ read/write head assembly ⓘ tape path and guides ⓘ tape reel hub ⓘ |
| interfaceType | IBM channel-attached device ⓘ |
| introducedAroundYear | 1971 ⓘ |
| introducedInDecade | 1970s ⓘ |
| manufacturer | IBM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | high-performance tape subsystem ⓘ |
| mediaType | half-inch magnetic tape ⓘ |
| notableFor |
improved reliability over earlier IBM tape drives
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support for high-density recording formats ⓘ widespread use in mainframe installations ⓘ |
| powerRequirement | mains-powered data center equipment ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
data archival
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data backup ⓘ |
| replacedBy | newer IBM tape subsystems such as the IBM 3480 family ⓘ |
| status | obsolete ⓘ |
| storageMedium | reel-to-reel magnetic tape ⓘ |
| successorOf | IBM 2400 series magnetic tape drives NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportsFeature |
automatic load and thread mechanism
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data interchange between systems ⓘ high-speed search ⓘ |
| supportsOperation |
erase
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read ⓘ rewind ⓘ sequential data access ⓘ write ⓘ |
| technologyGeneration | third-generation IBM tape subsystem ⓘ |
| usedFor |
batch processing workloads
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large-scale data storage ⓘ offline data storage ⓘ |
| usedWith |
IBM System/360
NERFINISHED
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IBM System/370 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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