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Overview
Introduction
The Dell
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EMC ML3 Tape Library provides compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple,
unattended data backup. The installation begins with the 3U high Base Module, with capacity for 32 tape
cartridges and 3 half-height LTO tape drives, or one full-height and one half-height tape drive.
Each module type has its special designation.
Table 3. Module designations
Product Description
Dell EMC ML3 Base Module
Dell EMC ML3E Expansion Module
Figure 1 shows a two-module version of the tape library. The library on the left shows the base module
above the expansion module. The library on the right shows the base module below the expansion
module. An individual library can consist of one base module and up to 6 expansion modules. See
“Structure and supported library configurations” on page 2 for supported configurations.
The library provides the following capabilities:
v New user interface for improved usability
v Updated library communication system
v I/O magazines to allow individual cartridge handling to be done independent of the library.
v Mixed media types
v
Integrated management tools
v Scalability to seven modules
v Remote management with the management GUI
v Remote monitoring with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
v Multipath architecture
v Host-based path failover
v Graphical management interface
Figure 1. Two module tape library
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