Introduction - Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 User Manual

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Introduction

The Spectra 12000 library provides a combination of high reliability,
speed, large capacity, ease of use, and built-in redundancy to minimize
or eliminate downtime. The Spectra 12000 library's features include:
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Hot swappable tape drives—you can easily switch drives without
tools and without interrupting other backups.
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Multiple logical libraries partitioned within a single physical library
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Color touchscreen interface (Library Controller).
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A single Spectra 12000 library can communicate via Fibre Channel,
SCSI, Ethernet or any combination of the three.
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Scalable to eight drives and 120 cartridges.
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Support for AIT drives.
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High reliability-system redundancy allows the library to continue
operating while it is being serviced.
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Import and export tapes either individually or in removable cartridge
packs of 15.