Features And Benefits - Quantum P3000 Series User Manual

Features and Benefits

The P3000 provides the following features and benefits:
• High-capacity, high-performance data storage and retrieval
• The library may house up to 326 tape cartridges in
configurations with up to 16 tape drives
• Expandable library configurations
• Up to five P2000 and/or P3000 libraries can be joined together
into one virtual library, which enables tape cartridge sharing
between libraries using Quantum|ATL's Pass Through
Mechanism (PTM)
• Access to future expandability and technology upgrades
through Quantum|ATL's Prism™ architecture
• Prism architecture employs standard PCI bus technology to
provide greater upgrade flexibility at reduced costs
• This technology ensures compatibility with future on-
board technologies such as tape drive controllers, high-
speed host and network interfaces, as well as server and
tape RAID
• Reliable, versatile 120-240 volt AC auto-switching power
supplies
• Hot-swappable, redundant DC power supplies ensure library
operations against power supply failure
• An optional advanced cooling system is available to prevent
failures from overheating
• On-line cartridge exchanges: load port with two removable,
6-cartridge magazines for easy insertion of cartridges without
interrupting library operations
• Easy serviceability and manageability
• Hot-swappable drives, DC power supplies, and fans enable
field service engineers to make repairs without taking the
library off-line
Quantum|ATL P3000 Series User's Guide
Chapter 1 Library Description
Features and Benefits
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