Library with
Library with Mixed-Media Storage Cells
Mixed-Media Library Configurations
Caution – Firmware problems: You can not mix LTO and
Note – Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT cartridge labels.
For each library:
■The Base Module contains the robotics unit and the base unit:
■The robotics unit has the robotic components and the keypad
■The base unit has up to 42 storage cells (see note), one or two tape drives, and a
Note – The base unit can be ordered originally as a 24- or
An upgrade conversion bill allows the other 18 storage cells in the base unit to be used, for a total of 42. This conversion bill is for customers who want only the base unit and do not expect to order an expansion module.
The CAP cells can also be configured as storage cells.
■Drive expansion modules (DEMs) and Cartridge Expansion Modules (CEMs) can be added to a standard rack to accommodate various storage cell and tape drive configurations.
Note – You must have a
See Appendix A, “SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications” for detailed diagrams and dimensions.
Mixed-Media Library Internal Addressing
The numbering scheme uses the library, module, row and column scheme. Four integers are used to represent the cartridge and tape drive slots, as viewed from the front of the library.
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