
Library Features
The Plasmon V15 library includes the following features:
•Independent Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) controllers. The library and tape drive each support independent sets of SCSI messages and commands, and are available in a wide,
•One or two AIT tape drives (cannot mix
Fan
Drive carrier
SCSI connectors
Figure 2. Tape Drive Carrier
•Fifteen storage slots. Cartridges are stored in one removable cartridge magazine containing ten slots and five additional cartridge slots mounted to the left of the tape drive.
•A robotic cartridge handler (robot). The robot moves cartridges between storage slots and the drive. As an option, the robot may also include a barcode scanner that can read labels on cartridges to maintain a cartridge inventory.
•A liquid crystal display (LCD). The LCD on the front panel provides a way to monitor library operations, select configuration options, and control the robot.
•Optional Plasmon Library Monitor software and Ethernet connector. As an option, the library can include an Ethernet connection and Library Monitor software, which can be installed on the host computer and viewed in a standard web browser. The software provides a way to check the library’s status information from a remote location, create diagnostic listings, and upgrade firmware. With Library Monitor, up to 10 remote client users can simultaneously access library information without interrupting library operation.
•Tabletop or
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