Dell PowerVault 160T LTO2 (Tape Library) - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction: Dell PowerVault 160T Tape Library User's Guide
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Each tape magazine has a barcode label that the barcode scanner reads for identification and inventory. An optional, snap-on
dust cover is available for the magazines. The magazines with the dust cover have interlocked stacking for external media
storage.
Figure 3. Magazine and Drive Locations
Tape Cartridges
Tape cartridges are stored in magazines within the library and are identified by an operator-attached, machine-readable
barcode label. The library currently supports Code 39 type labels. The barcode label can have up to 16 characters.
Tape Drives
The library supports IBM LTO-1 or LTO-2 FC Multimode tape drives
NOTICE: The Dell PowerVault 160T does not support mixing drive types. This includes mixing LTO-1 and LTO-2 drives.
The control module has an upper and a lower drive cluster. The control module must include at least one tape drive. Each
drive cluster can house up to six full-height, tape drives for a total of 12 drives. Drives are installed from bottom to top in the
lower and upper drive clusters. See Figure 3 .
NOTE: The term drive cluster defines a grouping of up to six tape drives above or below the middle x-axis rail.
The tape drives are enclosed in a universal drive sled. You can hot swap all drives.
Operator Panel
The operator panel is located on the front of the control module and consists of the button/indictors and the touch screen. For
more information on the operator panel and Library Management Console, refer to Operator Panel and Library Management
Console .
Power System
The library supports a redundant power configuration. This configuration has dual AC line input and dual DC power supplies.
Redundant power configuration means you can hot swap a power supply.