Interior components, Back panel features, Front panel features – Dell PowerVault 132T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) User Manual
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Additional Drive. If your library came with one drive, you can add an additional drive, increasing data access speed.
Rackmount Kit. Your library may be easily converted to a rackmount configuration. The available rackmount kit can be installed on any PowerVault 132T library.
Storage Networking Controller. Provides a Fibre Channel interface between the library and Storage Area Networks.
Front Panel Features
The following graphic shows the features located on the front panel of your library.
Figure 2. Front panel
Interior Components
The following graphic shows the components located behind the media access and IE doors of your library.
Figure 3. Interior view
Back Panel Features
Power Switch
Two-position switch that applies power to or removes power from your library.
Key Lock
Lock for preventing unauthorized media insertion and removal.
Media Access Door
Door for loading and removing tape magazines. Door can be locked to prevent media insertion and removal.
IE Door
Door for access to the IE slot. The IE feature allows you to import or export tape cartridges with the media access door locked.
LCD and Keypad
(Operator Panel)
The high-contrast LCD and keypad allow you to view the operational status of the library, perform system configuration, run
commands, and view status messages. The LCD provides an easy-to-read bitmap display with LED backlight.
Magazines
Removable cartridge magazines that allow for the easy insertion and removal of tape cartridges. The magazines include transparent windows
that allow for easy media viewing. The magazine handle is designed to allow for single-handed magazine installation and removal. Magazines
can be stacked for easy storage.
IE Slot
Allows insertion and ejection of cartridges without interrupting the normal operation of the library.
Barcode
Scanner
Reads barcode labels and presents label IDs to the LCD and the host.