Terapack Access Port (Tap) - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 User Manual

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The TeraPack Access Port (TAP) is used to move media packs (TeraPack
magazines or RXT media packs) in and out of the library. A TeraPack
magazine can contain one or more cartridges or it can be empty. The T200
and T380 libraries each have one TAP; the T680 has two TAPs.
When you want to import media into the library, you insert the media pack
into the TAP and close the door. The transporter moves the magazine to a
chamber in the library. When the move is complete, the library updates its
inventory to include the newly imported media. Similarly, when exporting
media from the library, the transporter delivers the magazine containing
the requested media pack to the TAP. You can then remove the entire
media pack from the TAP. You can also import or export a single cartridge
by importing or exporting the magazine containing the cartridge.
Using the TAP to move media in and out of the library provides these key
advantages:
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Figure 6 The library TAP with a TeraPack magazine loaded.
Data Security. Media is never stored in the TAP. A newly inserted
TeraPack magazine or RXT media pack is automatically moved into the
library and placed in the specified chamber.A media pack already in
the library is only moved to the TAP when you request an export
operation through the user interface. Data security and backup
integrity are enhanced because the media stored in the library can only
be accessed using the password-protected BlueScale user interface.
Convenience. Instead of individually importing or exporting multiple
single cartridges as you would with a traditional entry/exit port, using
the TAP lets you handle up to ten cartridges in a single operation, thus
reducing the time spent on import and export tasks.

TeraPack Access Port (TAP)

TeraPack
magazine
TAP Door
T200, T380, and T680 Libraries
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