Introduction; Library Features - Oracle StorageTek SL3000 System Assurance Manual

Oracle's StorageTek SL3000 modular library system is a midrange storage solution that
offers flexibility, scalability, and high availability. The SL3000 library uses a modular
design to meet the demands of rapidly growing and constantly changing
environments.
This guide is intended as an introductory and planning resource for the SL3000 library.
For additional information about this product or other Oracle tape storage products,
refer to the product documentation library on the Oracle Technical Network (OTN):
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/tape-storage-curr-187744.h
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Library Features

Modular Design
Consists of five module types: base module, drive expansion module, cartridge
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expansion module, parking expansion module, and access expansion module
Provides storage capacity for 200 to 5,925 cartridge slots and 1 to 56 tape drives
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Provides cartridge loading for up to 260 cartridges using rotational cartridge
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assess ports, and bulk cartridge loading capabilities from 234 to 468 cartridges
using access expansion modules
Capacity on Demand
Provides the ability to expand non-disruptively in real time by activating
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previously installed physical capacity
Allows customer to purchase hardware in advance, but only pay for currently
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required capacity
Any Cartridge, Any Slot
Supports multiple drive types (T9840, T10000, LTO)
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Allows any cartridge type to be placed anywhere in the library
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Centerline Technology
Allows modules to be added to either side of the Base module
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Supports optional redundant robots for improved performance
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Balances work load, improving efficiency and performance
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Multiple Software and Connectivity Options
Supports both open systems and mainframe library management software options
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