Introduction Chapter 1

Overview

The LIB-D81 is a desktop AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) automatic loader (hereafter, “AIT autoloader”) with a built-in AIT drive. Up to 8 cartridges can be inserted in the AIT autoloader. The unit can also be connected to and used with a workstation or server.

Up to 8 cartridges can be used

Up to 8 AIT cartridges can be used. Cartridges can be replaced from the front panel. The following types of cartridges can be used in this AIT autoloader:

•AIT-3 cartridge: records up to 1.6 terabytes of data

•AIT-2 cartridge: records up to 0.8 terabytes of data

•AIT-1 cartridge: records up to 0.56 terabytes of data

Notes

•Cartridges that can be used vary according to the type of built-in drive.

•The memory capacity mentioned above assumes a data compression ratio of 2:1.

Compact

Because of its compact size (170 × 350 × 224 mm) and light weight (approx. 7 kg), the LIB-D81 is the perfect desktop AIT Autoloader.

Wide LVD SCSI compliant

The AIT autoloader is Wide LVD SCSI compliant.

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