Seagate 240 DDS-4 manual Introduction, About this user’s guide, About the Scorpion 240 autoloader

Scorpion 240 Autoloader Installation Manual A-7

Introduction

About this user’s guide

This user’s guide contains information on installing and operating the Scorpion 240 DDS-4 autoloader.

About the Scorpion 240 autoloader

The Seagate internal Autoloader is a fully integrated, intelligent, multicartridge tape system that supports the DDS (Digital Data Storage), DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3, and DDS-4 tape formats. It includes a magazine that can accommodate up to six tape cartridges.

The internal autoloader (STDL42401LW) is designed to be installed inside a computer, in a 5.25-inch, full-height drive bay. The external autoloader (STDL62401LW) is a standalone subsystem that connects to a host system using a 68-pin shielded SCSI cable.

Note: The Scorpion 240 will not work in a SCSI-1 environment.

The Scorpion 240 autoloader combines established DDS technology, high density recording and hardware data- compression capability, and Seagate's proven computer- grade DDS tape drive to provide unmatched reliability and performance.