The IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem provides a midrange tape storage solution that delivers high performance and unsurpassed reliability. This compact, integrated tape storage device expands the capability of tape processing by optimizing both read- and write-intensive operations. The Magstar MP 3570 brings a new level of reliability and data integrity to the midrange environment and is specifically designed for repeated tape load/unloads, higher tape drive duty cycles and increased overall reliability.The Magstar MP 3570 is designed to operate at fast sustained data rates, satisfying the high-performance demands of today's midrange computing environments. Its data transfer performance is also balanced to provide the fast data recall that satisfies the demand for responsive file retrievals for near-online applications and high data transfer performance for backup and recovery. Magstar MP technology is designed for integration with tape storage devices that provide unattended tape handling. Magstar MP tape subsystems can be installed for tape save/restore today and can later evolve into advanced storage management solutions that provide better combined use of disk and tape. In unattended mode, the leading-edge characteristics of Magstar MP data retrieval are readily apparent. And with bar code reader you can identify and inventory cartridges faster and more efficiently.