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SL500 IntroductionThis chapter provides an overview of the major hardware components of the SL500
library and library specifications.
The library continues Sun StorageTek’s approach to Information Lifecycle Management
by providing a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically consolidate,
protect and retain customer information. The SL500 library protects a customer’s
investments by providing a cost-effective entry point and makes it easy to grow the
library with expansion modules. Whether customers have a small remote site or a
corporate data center, they can feel secure that the SL500 library can accommodate all
of their current and future data storage needs
The library is a self-contained, fully automated tape cartridge storage system. It is
scalable and mounts into a standard 483 mm (19 in.) rack. The SL500 is also available as
a desk-top unit.