IBM Tape Library Magstar 3494 - Manual (Page 24)

IBM 3494 Tape Libraries
Figure 1 on page 3 shows three possible configurations of the 3494. The 3494 is
available in multiple configurations using one control unit frame and up to fifteen
optional frames. The available frame types are:
v The tape library control unit frame,
1
or
3
, includes the operator panel, a
tape subsystem (3490E Model CxA or F1A with drives, 3590 Model B1A tape
drives, or 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit with drives), a library manager,
cartridge storage cells, a cartridge accessor, and if ordered, the Convenience
Input⁄Output Station. One control unit frame is required in every library
configuration.
v The optional drive unit frame
4
contains additional cartridge storage and may
contain a 3490E Model CxA or F1A tape subsystem, 3590 Model B1A tape
drives, or a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit with drives.
v The optional Model B16 Virtual Tape Server (VTS) frame
5
contains additional
cartridge storage and the controller and associated disk storage for the VTS. A
drive unit frame
4
that holds the 3590 Model B1A tape drives, managed by the
Model B16 VTS, must be located to the left of the Model B16 Virtual Tape Server
frame.
v The optional stand-alone 3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server frame
8
contains
the controller and associated disk storage for the VTS. A drive unit frame
4
that
holds the 3590 Model B1A tape drives, managed by the Model B18 VTS, may be
located at any position in the library (except frame 1) but must be within a
distance of 14 m (46 ft.) from the Model B18.
v The optional frame
6
contains additional cartridge storage only.
v The Optional HA1 Service Bays (left
2
and right
7
) contain a service area for
the accessors.
2 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide