Hardware Components
Figure 1–6 Library CAPs
Figure Legend:
CAP (closed)
1.
No CAP installed
2.
CAP (open)
3.
Keypad
4.
Bulk Load Cartridge Access Ports (AEM)
An AEM allow you to enter and eject up to 234 cartridges without disrupting library
operations. Only one AEM is required in a library to support the bulk loading feature
(see
"Access Expansion Module (AEM)"
Supported Tape Drives
StorageTek T-Series (T9840C and D)
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StorageTek T-Series (T10000A, B, C, and D)
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HP LTO generations 3, 4, 5, and 6
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IBM LTO generations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
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1-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide
Note:
LTO-8 drives can read and write one generation back. LTO-5,
6, and 7 drives can read two generations back and write one
generation back. For best capacity and performance, always use
cartridges of the same generation as your drives.
Note:
Tape drives must support the dynamic World Wide Name
feature to be placed online by the SL3000 library.
on page 1-4).