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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter
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Introduction
1.1. Overview
The LIB-D81 is a desktop AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) automatic loader
(hereafter, “AIT autoloader”) with a built-in AIT drive. Up to 8 cartridges can
be inserted in the AIT autoloader. The unit can also be connected to and used
with a workstation or server.
Up to 8 cartridges can be used
Up to 8 AIT cartridges can be used. Cartridges can be replaced from the front
panel. The following types of cartridges can be used in this AIT autoloader:
• AIT-3 cartridge: records up to 2.08 terabytes of data (native : 0.8 terabytes)
• AIT-2 cartridge: records up to 1.04 terabytes of data (native : 0.4 terabytes)
• AIT-1 cartridge: records up to 0.73 terabytes of data (native : 0.28 terabytes)
Notes
• Cartridges that can be used vary according to the type of built-in drive.
• The memory capacity mentioned above assumes a data compression ratio of
2.6:1.
Compact
Because of its compact size (170 × 350 × 224 mm) and light weight (approx. 7
kg), the LIB-D81 is the perfect desktop AIT Autoloader.
FAST Wide SCSI compliant
The AIT autoloader is FAST Wide SCSI compliant (LVD/SE).
