Overview And Features; Overview - HP M8501 Installation And User Manual

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Overview and Features

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Overview

Models and Accessories
Internal Tape Drive
Magazine
Power Supply
Robotics
Front Panel Indicators
Overview
The M8501 and M8502 auto cartridge loader (ACL) tape drives support the LTO
Ultrium Gen 3 tape drive. They are designed for backup operations for the NonStop
NS-series server. The M8501 comes in a rackmount configuration, and the M8502
comes in a tabletop configuration.
These auto cartridge loader tape drives connect to the Fibre Channel ServerNet
adapter (FCSA) on the NonStop NS-series server by a fiber optic cable.
shows how the ACL tape drives connect to the server.
M8501 and M8502 ACL Tape Drive Installation and User's Guide —529972-001
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