1 Overview of the Tape Library

This section includes:

Views and Locations

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Physical Configurations

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Robotics Unit

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Electronics

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Fans

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Power System

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Cartridge Access Port

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Supported Tape Drives

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Audit of Tape Library

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Safety Features

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Interfaces

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This section contains an overview of the major hardware components of the tape library.

The tape library provides a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically consolidate, protect, and retain customer information. The tape library protects customer’s investments by providing a cost-effective entry point and makes it easy to grow the unit with expansion modules.

The tape library is a self-contained, fully automated tape cartridge storage system. It is scalable and mounts into a 19-inch (483-millimeter) rack.

For each tape library:

•The base module contains the robotics unit and the base unit:

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The robotics unit has the robotic components and the keypad.

The base unit has 50 cartridge slots (including the reserved slots), one or two tape drives, and a 5-slot cartridge access port (CAP).

•Drive expansion modules and cartridge expansion modules can be added to a standard rack to accommodate various slot and tape drive configurations.

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide—541531-006

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