Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Quantum SuperLoader 3 User’s Guide
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SuperLoader 3 SDLT 600
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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 SDLT 600 autoloader is equipped with a
Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive and contains up to sixteen SDLT II data
cartridges when utilizing two magazines, providing a compressed
capacity of 9.4 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate of 129.6 GB
per hour (native) or as high as 259.2 GB per hour compressed (assuming
2:1 compression).
The autoloader is compatible with the most popular operating systems
and environments supporting a 16-bit 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 DLT-S4
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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 data
storage device.
The Quantum SuperLoader 3 DLT-S4 autoloader is equipped with a
Quantum DLT-S4 tape drive and contains up to sixteen DLTtape S4 data
cartridges when utilizing two magazines, providing a compressed
capacity of 25.6 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate of 216 GB per
hour (native) or as high as 432 GB per hour compressed (assuming 2:1
compression).
The autoloader is compatible with the most popular operating systems
and environments supporting an Ultra 320 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 DLT-S4 operates at
speeds up to 4 Gigabits (Gb)/second.