Chapter 1 Library Description
Features and Benefits
Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
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Features and Benefits
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The P4000 and P7000 provides the following features and benefits:
• High-capacity, high-performance data storage and retrieval
• The library may house up to:
• 322 tape cartridges and 10 tape drives in a P4000
• 555 tape cartridges and 16 tape drives or 679 tape cartridges
and 8 tape drives in a P7000
• Expandable library configurations
• Access to future expandability and technology upgrades through
Quantum’s Prism Storage Architecture™
• Prism Storage Architecture employs standard PCI bus
technology to provide greater upgrade flexibility at reduced costs
• This technology ensures compatibility with future on-board
technologies such as tape drive controllers, high-speed host and
network interfaces, as well as server and tape RAID
• Reliable, versatile 120-240 volt AC auto-switching power supplies
• Hot-swappable, redundant DC power supplies ensure library
operations against power supply failure
• An optional advanced cooling system is available to prevent failures
from overheating
• On-line cartridge exchanges: load port with two removable,
6-cartridge magazines for easy insertion of cartridges without
interrupting library operations
• Easy serviceability and manageability
• Hot-swappable drives, DC power supplies, and fans enable field
service engineers to make repairs without taking the library off-
line
• Easy access and replacement of critical components
• A user-friendly GUI provides a wide range of configuration and
service-related functions
