Compaq TruCluster Server AA-RHGWB-TE, Manual

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Table 8–11: DLT MiniLibrary Part Numbers (cont.)
DLT Library Component
Number of Tape
Drives
Tabletop/Rackmount
Part Number
TL891 DLT MiniLibrary
Base Unit 1 Rackmount 120876-B21
TL891 DLT MiniLibrary
Base Unit 2 Rackmount 120876-B22
Add-on DLT 35/70 drive
for TL891 1 N/A 120878-B21
MiniLibrary Expansion Unit N/A Rackmount 120877-B21
MiniLibrary Data Unit N/A Rackmount 128670-B21
______________________ Note _______________________
The TL881 DLT MiniLibrary tabletop model is available as fast,
wide differential or fast, wide single-ended. The single-ended
model is not supported in a cluster configuration. The TL891
DLT MiniLibrary tabletop model is only available as fast, wide
differential.
8.11.2 Preparing a TL881 or TL891 MiniLibrary for Shared SCSI Bus
Use
The following sections describe how to prepare the TL881 and TL891 DLT
MiniLibraries for shared SCSI bus use in more detail.
8.11.2.1 Preparing a Tabletop Model or Base Unit for Standalone Shared SCSI
Bus Usage
A TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary tabletop model or a rackmount base
unit may be used standalone. You may want to purchase a rackmount base
unit for future expansion.
______________________ Note _______________________
To achieve system performance capabilities, we recommend
placing no more than two tape drives on a SCSI bus, and also
recommend that no shared storage be placed on the same SCSI
bus with a tape library.
8–52 Configuring a Shared SCSI Bus for Tape Drive Use