SMC Networks M8501 manual Overview and Features

1 Overview and Features

This section includes:
Overview	1-1
Models and Accessories	1-2
Internal Tape Drive	1-3
Magazine	1-4
Power Supply	1-4
Robotics	1-4
Front Panel Indicators	1-6

Overview

The M8501 and M8502 auto cartridge loader (ACL) tape drives support the LTO Ultrium Gen 3 tape drive. They are designed for backup operations for the NonStop NS-series server. The M8501 comes in a rackmount configuration, and the M8502 comes in a tabletop configuration.

These auto cartridge loader tape drives connect to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on the NonStop NS-series server by a fiber optic cable. Figure 1-1 shows how the ACL tape drives connect to the server.

M8501 and M8502 ACL Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide — 529972-001

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