Exabyte MAGNUM 1X7 LTO - Manual (Page 17)

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VERVIEW
Congratulations on selecting the Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader by Exabyte
Corporation. Your new autoloader is equipped with either an LTO Ultrium 2
(LTO-2) or Ultrium 3 (LTO-3) tape drive and features Exabyte’s patented,
award-winning ExaBiotics™. The autoloader provides unattended data
storage, archiving, backup, and retrieval for small PC workgroups to
multi-server networks.
This chapter provides an overview of the autoloader’s features and
components.
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The Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader includes the following features:
Storage for up to 7 data cartridges. Up to 7 data cartridges are stored in the
autoloader on a rotating cartridge carousel that automatically positions the
cartridges at the tape drive or at the cartridge access port for removal.
One LTO Ultrium tape drive. The autoloader contains one
high-performance, high-capacity LTO-2 or LTO-3 tape drive. The tape drive
is easily removed from the autoloader if it ever needs to be replaced.
Cartridge access port. A cartridge access port, located on the front of the
autoloader, allows easy insertion and removal of cartridges. Cartridges can
be removed from the autoloader with the power on or off.