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Chapter 1 introduction, Overview, Introduction – Sony STORSTATION LIB-D81 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter

1

Introduction

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 Ч 350 Ч 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.