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The 8mm Tape Library provides fast wide differential Small Computer System
Interface (SCSI-2), which attaches to the RISC System/6000 (RS/6000) computer,
and IBM PC Company PC Servers.
8mm Tape Library SCSI Bus Configurations
The 8mm Tape Library can be set in the following SCSI BUS configurations:
Single Host Configuration (Single or Dual Drives)
The 8mm Tape Library is configured as a single host computer system when the
tape library is attached to a single host computer system or adapter. During
random mode, in the single host configuration, the library and all tape drives are
controlled by the single adapter. During sequential mode, in the single host
configuration, all tape drives are controlled by the single adapter.
Dual Host Configuration (Dual Drive)
A dual host configuration is used when the tape library is shared between two host
computer systems. Tape Drive 1 is controlled by the host computer system
attached to the library ports 1 and 2 (accessed using connectors 1 and 2 on the
rear of the Tape Library). Tape Drive 2 is controlled by the host computer system
attached to the library ports 3 and 4 (accessed using connectors 3 and 4 on the
rear of the Tape Library).
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Two bonus slots:
– One cleaning cartridge slot.
– One custom slot for either a second cleaning cartridge, drive diagnostic
cartridge, drive test cartridge, data cartridge, or special user application
cartridges.
A front door provides access to the tape magazines and tape drives. Two locks
on the door, a key lock and a software controlled lock, provide security and
safety.
An optional bar code reader for cartridge identification.
An operator control panel with an operator key pad and a graphical liquid
crystal display (LCD).
Single host system
Dual drive - dual host system
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