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Overview of the Tape Library
This section includes:
This section contains an overview of the major hardware components of the tape
library.
The tape library provides a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically
consolidate, protect, and retain customer information. The tape library protects
customer’s investments by providing a cost-effective entry point and makes it easy to
grow the unit with expansion modules.
The tape library is a self-contained, fully automated tape cartridge storage system. It is
scalable and mounts into a 19-inch (483-millimeter) rack.
For each tape library:
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The base module contains the robotics unit and the base unit:
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The robotics unit has the robotic components and the keypad.
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The base unit has 30 cartridge slots, two tape drives, and a 5-slot cartridge
access port (CAP).
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Drive expansion modules and cartridge expansion modules can be added to a
standard rack to accommodate various slot and tape drive configurations.