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Product Overview
The L20, L40, and L80 series of tape libraries are self-contained, fully automated
cartridge tape storage systems. This series of libraries provides an easy upgrade path from
a 10-cartridge model to an 80-cartridge model.
The libraries can be configured for either high voltage differential (HVD) or low voltage
differential (LVD) small computer system interfaces (SCSI). The HVD interface allows
longer cable lengths, but is slower and has fewer supported devices; the LVD interface
restricts cable length, but is faster and has more supported devices.The libraries can be
configured for SCSI interfaces or, with the addition of an internal or external Fibre
Channel router, for Fibre-to-SCSI operation.
The L20 and L40 tape libraries can be placed on a desktop (with optional cosmetic cover
and elastomer feet), the L80 tape library can be placed on the floor (deskside version with
cosmetic cover and a base with casters), or any of the three can be mounted in a standard
483 mm (19 in.) rack.
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External Components
The following figures identify the external components.
Figure 1-1. L20 Tape Library Front View (L201_311)
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Operator panel (including status display)—used for configuration and diagnostic
testing
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Lock for slide-out cartridge drawer—when open, you may access all cartridges
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Cartridge access port (CAP)—used for entering and removing cartridges without
interrupting library operation
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Seventh Edition
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L201_311
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