Scalar i6000 Planning Guide
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Chapter 2
Description
The Scalar i6000 library automates the retrieval, storage, and control of
cartridges. The cartridges are mounted and retrieved from tape drives
using a robotic assembly that is driven by application software from the
host without operator intervention. The library is designed for ease of
installation, configuration, and field upgrades.
In December, 2011, the library robotics were redesigned. The redesign
accommodates either a single robot or dual robotics. The original robot
hardware is referred to as Gen 1; the new robot hardware is referred to
as Gen 2.
For Gen2, dual-robot systems using i11, the two robots work in an
active/active manner, where both robots are available to perform all
move commands and operations. Also new for i11 is the availability of
High-Densisity Expansion Modules (HDEM) that allow for increased
media storage.
Dual robotics libraries require special modules on either end called
parking modules, which house the robots when not in use. See
Robot Configurations and Parking Modules
on page 18 for more
information.
You can upgrade an existing single robotics library (Gen 1 or Gen 2) to a
Gen 2 dual-robotics library. See
Dual Robotics Upgrade Requirements
page 83 for specific upgrade requirements. You can also upgrade a Gen
1 library to a Gen 2 library (see
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