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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a new LaCie AIT Library. The LaCie AIT
Library is an Advanced Intelligent Tape library with a built-in AIT drive. The
unit can also be connected to, and used with, a workstation or server.
Up to 8 AIT cartridge volumes can be set. Cartridges can be replaced from the
front panel. When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader,
bar code labels can be used to manage cartridges. The following types of
cartridges can be used in this library:
•
AIT3 Cartridge – records up to 1.6TB of data
•
AIT2 Cartridge – records up to 0.8TB of data
•
AIT1 Cartridge – records up to 0.56TB of data
Important Note:
The cartridges that can be used vary according to
the type of built-in drive, and the memory capacity mentioned above assumes
a data compression ratio of 2:1.
The LaCie AIT Library Can Be Remotely Controlled
A browser can be used to configure individual settings. It can also be used to
view library and maintenance information.
Wide LVD SCSI Compliant
The LaCie AIT Library is Wide LVD SCSI compliant.
Suitable For Rack Mounting
With the included rackmount kit included with the LaCie AIT Library, it can be
installed into standard 19-inch racks.
Precautions
Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie AIT Library safely and
correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of
personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your
device and other computer equipment. For a complete list of precautions,
please see
Chapter 10. Health and Safety Precautions
, of this manual.
