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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Quantum SuperLoader 3 User’s Guide
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SuperLoader 3 LTO-2
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This autoloader is SCSI-3 compatible and operates as a single SCSI ID/
two LUN data storage device.
The Quantum SuperLoader 3 LTO-2 autoloader is equipped with a
Quantum LTO-2 tape drive and contains up to sixteen Ultrium 2 data
cartridges when utilizing two magazines, providing a compressed
capacity of 6.4 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate of 93.6 GB per
hour (native) or as high as 187.2 GB per hour compressed (assuming 2:1
compression).
The autoloader is compatible with the most popular operating systems
and environments supporting a Ultra 160 SCSI-3 LVD interface but
requires direct support from the operating system or a compatible
backup application to take full advantage of its many features.
SuperLoader 3 LTO-3
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This autoloader is SCSI-3 compatible and operates as a single SCSI ID/
two LUN data storage device. It is also available as a Fibre Channel or
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) data storage device.
The Quantum SuperLoader 3 autoloader is equipped with a LTO-3 tape
drive and contains up to sixteen Ultrium 3 data cartridges when utilizing
two magazines, providing a compressed capacity of 12.8 Terabytes and a
sustained data transfer rate of 245 GB per hour (native) or as high as
490 GB per hour compressed (assuming 2:1 compression).
The autoloader is compatible with the most popular operating systems
and environments supporting a Ultra 160 SCSI-3 LVD interface but
requires direct support from the operating system or a compatible
backup application to take full advantage of its many features.
Fibre Channel can support up to 126 devices in a loop configuration.
Longwave transceivers (with Fibre Channel cable) support distances up
to 10 kilometers; short pulsewave transceivers (with Fibre Channel cable)
support distances up to 500 meters.
The Fibre Channel version of the SuperLoader 3 LTO-3 operates at speeds
up to 2 Gigabits (Gb)/second.