Chapter 1 Library Description
Overview
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Quantum|ATL P3000 Series User’s Guide
Tape drive choices include the
• Quantum DLT 8000 (HVD and LVD)
• IBM LTO Ultrium T200 (LVD only), or
• Quantum SDLT (HVD and LVD)
Throughput capabilties for these drives are:
• 6 MB/sec
• 20 MB/sec
• 16 MB/sec, respectively.
Library Models
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The P3000 comprises four models that support a wide range of
storage and performance requirements
The P3000 can be configured with up to 16 tape drives and up to
170 or 326 tape cartridge bins.
Table 1 Performance
Characteristics Using
DLT 8000 Tape Drives
Table 2 Performance
Characteristics Using
IBM LTO Ultrium Tape
Drives
P3000 Model (drives/bins)
16/326
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (40 GB per cartridge)
13.04
Throughput (GB/hr) based on 6 MB/sec transfer rate
346
P3000 Model (drives/bins)
16/326
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (100 GB per cartridge)
32.60
Throughput (GB/hr) based on 15 MB/sec transfer rate
864
Summary of Contents for P3000 Series
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