TAPE Subsystem

1970

1600 bpi

1973

3420s replace 2401s

1977

6250 bpi

1985

3480 Tape cartridges

1992

Last 7-track reel tape drive removed

1994

IDRC Tape Compaction becomes MVS System Default

1997

Last 3420 tape device (800 bpi) removed

2004

IBM 3422 tape drives (9-track) removed

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