Chapter 2. Introduction
3592 introduction
The IBM 3592 tape drives provide high capacity, performance, reliability, and a wide range of host
connectivity by using Fibre Channel technology. Table 7 on page 19 provides a summary of drive
functions and capabilities.
Table 7: 3592 Drive functions and capabilities
Capability
EH7
EH8
55F
60F
Encrypt data.
X
X
X
X
Use T10-standard encryption.
X
X
X
X
Permanently decommission and remove
encryption keys and critical security
parameters.
X
X
X
X
Tamper-evident labels
X
Notes:
Table 8: Model 60F enhancements to Model EH8
Less backhitching because of larger 2.15 GB (2 GiB) data buffer
Faster data-acquisition speed
Up to 14% increase in track density
400 MB/s native data rate support (JE media only) and enhanced interfaces
Allows dual-port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel attachment
Magnetic head advancements
Faster tape speed
Same physical size as prior 3592 models
Available MES upgrade from EH8/55F to 60F
Table 9: Model EH8/55F enhancements to Model EH7
Less backhitching because of larger 2.15 GB (2 GiB) data buffer
Faster data-acquisition speed
Increased track density
Increased tape cartridge native capacities
Magnetic head advancements
Faster tape speed
Same physical size as prior 3592 models
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