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- From: tierney@nevada.edu (TIM TIERNEY)
- Subject: Re: 3390 blksize calculation
- Message-ID: <1992Jul22.180350.3499@nevada.edu>
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- Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 18:03:50 GMT
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- In article <IBM-MAIN%92072210340646@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU> Zoltan Forray <SSTSZXF@VCUVM1.BITNET> writes:
- >
- >For instance, on 3480 type media, IBM recommends using the maximum blocksize
- >that you can, the closer to 32K the better. In fact, they say if using less
- >than 4K blocks will actually use more 3480 cartridge media than and equivalent
- >3420 reel tape.
- >
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- Not only use more media, but execution time can go up significantly in this
- instance. It is *very* possible to make a 3480 take on performance
- characteristics that allow a 3420-8 to perform better with the only
- difference being round or square tape. This is due to the fact that the
- 3480 is a streaming device and is generally very poorly suited to start/stop
- operations. When the 3480 stops is actually runs past where the next block
- should be written and has to backup before operations can begin again.
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- Tim Tierney
- Operating Systems Programmer
- University of Nevada System
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