The part numbers for the TS2900 Tape Autoloader models include the following items:
One TS2900 Tape Autoloader with the half-high LTO SAS tape drive (LTO 8, LTO 7, LTO 6, or LTO 5)
and with the Bar Code Reader
One removable nine-cartridge magazine
Documentation package
Configuration notes:
Rack mount kit or standalone installation kit are not included; one of the kits must be ordered with
the TS2900 unit (for ordering information, see the following table).
Rack mount kit includes one 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable, and a country-
specific line cord also can be ordered, if needed (for ordering information, see
Power cables
).
Standalone kit does not include a power cable; it must be ordered with the TS2900 unit (for ordering
information, see
Power cables
).
The following table lists the rack mount and stand-alone (deskside) kits for the TS2900 unit (one of the kits
must be ordered with the autoloader).
Table 3. Rack mount and standalone kits
Description
Part
number
Feature
code
Maximum
quantity
6171 Rack Mount Kit
00NA013
7006
1
6171 Deskside Covers
00NA015
AS1D
1
A SAS cable is required to attach a TS2900 Tape Library with an LTO Ultrium SAS Tape Drive to a host SAS
adapter. The following table lists the supported cable options.
Table 4. SAS cables
Description
Part
number
Feature
code
Maximum
quantity
SAS connectivity cables: SAS (SFF-8470 host) to Mini-SAS (SFF-8088 tape)
2 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable (host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
00NA007
5402
1
SAS connectivity cables: Mini-SAS (SFF-8088 host) to Mini-SAS (SFF-8088 tape)
2 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable (host SFF-8088 to target SFF-8088)
00NA009
AS0Z
1
Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cable (5.5 m)
00NV418
AS11
1*
SAS connectivity cables: Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644 host) to Mini-SAS (SFF-8088 tape)
HD-SAS Cable to Mini-SAS (4 m)
00NV419
AS10
1
* Not supported with the TS2900 with the LTO 8 tape drive.
Tape media
The TS2900 ships with one removable tape magazine with nine cartridge slots that include a single I/O
station (if enabled). Extra removable tape magazines can be ordered with the TS2900, if needed.
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