Chapter
1
System Description
Introduction
The
Compaq StorageWorks
SSL2000 Series is a tape library system that combines Advanced
Intelligent Tape™ (AIT) drive technology with advanced robotics. Designed for high duty-cycle
online and near-online applications, such as hierarchical storage management, it is a superior
performer in high-volume backup and archival service.
A Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library (AIT Library) can be equipped with one or
two tape drives and a 20-slot tape cartridge magazine that includes one mail slot.
This chapter includes descriptions for:
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Library models
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Multi-unit Library systems
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Tape cartridge mail slot
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SCSI interface and bus performance considerations
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Shuttle lockdown mechanism
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Library features
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Advanced design features
Library Models
Libraries are currently available with:
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A tabletop or rackmount version
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One or two tape drives
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An optional Pass-Through Mechanism (PTM) for connecting up to five library units
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AIT 2 technology
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A Fast/Wide, Low Voltage Differential (LVD)/Single Ended (SE) SCSI-2 interface