Quantum DXi8500, User Manual

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Chapter 9: DXi8500 Configuration
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not restrict the number of slots or drives in a partition because
library emulation is not a representation of a physical library.)
The following library models are available:
• Quantum DXi7500
• ADIC Scalar 100, ADIC Scalar i2000, or ADIC Scalar i500
• ADIC Pathlight VX
• Quantum Scalar i40/i80 or Quantum Scalar i6000
• Quantum DXi6700, Quantum DXi6800, or Quantum
DXi8500
• Quantum DX3000 or Quantum DX5000
• Quantum PX500 or Quantum PX720
• ATL M2500, ATL P1000, or ATL P7000
If you select a library such as the ATL P1000 or ATL P7000, the
DXi8500 appears as the selected library to the host and backup
application. If you select Quantum DXi8500, the host and
backup application recognize the device as a Quantum
DXi8500.
Note: Quantum recommends that you set the library model
to Quantum DXi8500 for best compatibility. If your
backup application does not support the Quantum
DXi8500 inquiry string, select a different library model.
Check your software compatibility guide to verify what
library models are supported.
• Number of Storage Slots - Enter the number of storage slots in
the partition (up to 9,000).
Note: One I/E slot is created for each storage slot up to a
maximum of 240 I/E slots.
• Virtual Tape Drive Model - Select the tape drive model
emulated by the virtual drives in the partition. All virtual tape
drives in a partition must be the same model.
The following tape drive models are available:
• Quantum DLT-S4, SDLT600, SDLT320, or DLT7000