Chapter 1 Library Description
Tape Drives
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* Compressed capacity assumes a 2:1 compression ratio.
* Compressed capacity assumes a 2:1 compression ratio.
If a drive experiences read/write errors when the AutoClean
function is enabled, the library issues an error message stating
that drive cleaning is required. Without user intervention, the
library gripper replaces the data cartridge with a cleaning
Quantum PX506 HP LTO-3 Model (drives/slots)
6/100
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (400 GB per cartridge)
40
*Compressed Capacity in TB (800 GB per cartridge)
80
Throughput (TB/hr) based on 80 MB/sec transfer
rate
17.3
*Compressed Throughput (TB/hr) based on 160
MB/sec transfer rate
34.6
Quantum PX510 HP LTO-3 Model (drives/slots)
10/201
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (400 GB per cartridge)
80
*Compressed Capacity in TB (800 GB per cartridge)
160
Throughput (TB/hr) based on 80 MB/sec transfer
rate
28.8
*Compressed Throughput (TB/hr) based on 160
MB/sec transfer rate
57.6
Note:
When fewer than the maximum number of drives are
installed in a Quantum PX500 Series library, the tape
drives must occupy consecutive drive bays, beginning
with drive bay 1.
