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Configurations
Configurations
T9840 Tape Drives are available in desktop, rack-mountable, and library-attached
configurations.
Desktop and Rack-mountable Drive Units
Both the desktop and rack-mount configurations, shown in
manual tape cartridge loading. The desktop version (T9840A/B only) comprises a
single drive and a power supply mounted within a cabinet with rubber feet. The
rack-mount version includes a single drive or dual drives plus power supplies in a
chassis (tray).
Up to six single-drive and/or dual-drive trays may coexist in a single cabinet. The
tray fits in a standard 483-mm (19 in.) rack with a depth of at least 780 mm (30.75 in).
Cartridge Scratch Loader Drive Units
The T9840A cartridge scratch loader (CSL) configuration has manual/automatic/
system sequencing of up to six tape cartridges (see
desktop version comprises a single drive, power supply, and loader mechanism
contained in a cabinet with rubber feet. The rack-mountable version differs only in
the cover, and the addition of rail assembles for rack mounting. A rack can hold up to
six CSLs or combinations of CSLs and manual load drive units.
Library Attached Configurations
The drive is available in configurations for various libraries; several are shown in
FIGURE 1-6 on page
Refer to the appropriate library documentation for additional information.
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