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SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide—541531-006
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1 Overview of the Tape Library
This section includes:
This section contains an overview of the major hardware components of the tape
library.
The tape library provides a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically
consolidate, protect, and retain customer information. The tape library protects
customer’s investments by providing a cost-effective entry point and makes it easy to
grow the unit with expansion modules.
The tape library is a self-contained, fully automated tape cartridge storage system. It is
scalable and mounts into a 19-inch (483-millimeter) rack.
For each tape library:
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The base module contains the robotics unit and the base unit:
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The robotics unit has the robotic components and the keypad.
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The base unit has 50 cartridge slots (including the reserved slots), one or two
tape drives, and a 5-slot cartridge access port (CAP).
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Drive expansion modules and cartridge expansion modules can be added to a
standard rack to accommodate various slot and tape drive configurations.
Views and Locations
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Physical Configurations 1-4
Robotics Unit 1-11
Electronics 1-14
Fans 1-14
Power System 1-15
Cartridge Access Port 1-15
Supported Tape Drives 1-16
Audit of Tape Library 1-17
Safety Features 1-17
Interfaces 1-18