Introduction - HP StorageWorks MSL5000 Series User Manual

The HP StorageWorks MSL5000 series library is a tape library system that combines
Digital Linear Tape (DLT), Super DLT (SDLT), and LTO (Linear Tape-Open) drive
technology with advanced robotics. Designed for backup operations with high-end
networks and high-performance servers, the library is the next generation performer in
high-volume backup and archival service. The library also features high availability,
maximum storage density, and easy serviceability.
The library SCSI interface-to-host system supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD).
The tape drives and robotics control functions each use separate SCSI connections and
SCSI ID addresses. Library SCSI I/O is provided through two VHDCI-series, 68-pin,
Micro-D SCSI connectors located at the rear of the unit directly under each tape drive.
Robotics SCSI I/O is provided through two VHDCI-series, 68-pin, Micro-D SCSI
connectors located on the library controller board.
The remainder of this chapter describes the major components of the library,
including:
• Models and accessories
• Tape drives
• Magazines
• Power supply
• Robotics
• Library controller board
• Accessory PCI slots
• Front panel indicators
• Multi-unit library configurations
MSL5000 Series Library User Guide

Introduction

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