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Introduction
This guide provides information on the installation, configuration, and general use of the Gateway®
These autoloaders are compatible with most operating systems and environments that support the SCSI interface, but require either direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take full advantage of their many features.
Features
Each autoloader is an automated system that includes a tape drive and one or two magazines for tape cartridges. Your application can automatically load and unload tape cartridges as required for data backup or data retrieval. The autoloaders provide a compact, high capacity,
Each SuperLoader 3™ contains either a
The front panel on the autoloader includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen and four function keys. A scrolling menu on the LCD screen lets you get information from the autoloader and enter commands. The front panel also includes two LEDs, which indicate the autoloader's status and error condition.
The SuperLoader 3 connects to your host server through a SCSI connection, letting the host send data and commands automatically. You can also connect to the autoloader using an Ethernet connection, to perform administrative functions and download system updates.
Gateway E-824R DLT-V4 SuperLoader 3
The Gateway
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