Features and Physical Description
Component
Descriptions
AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01
TANDBERG DATA
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Tape Drive
The autoloader contains one tape drive. The tape drive can sustain a maximum data transfer rate of
280 MB per second (compressed) and can store up to 800 GB of compressed information on a single
data cartridge (assuming an average compression ratio of 2:1).
Cartridge Slots and Carousel
The carousel stores up to eight data cartridges. The carousel consists of a drive chain, guides, and
gears that move the cartridges into position in front of the tape drive. Each cartridge is installed in a
cartridge slot that ensures that the cartridge is properly aligned to be inserted into the tape drive.
If desired, you can use one cartridge slot to hold a cleaning cartridge.
Cartridge Loader
The cartridge loader moves cartridges between the cartridge slots and the tape drive. When a
ca rtridge slot is positioned in front of the tape drive, the loader grips the sides of the cartridge and
slides it forward or backward between the slot and tape drive. The loader then releases the cartridge
and pushes it firmly into the drive or slot.
Enclosure
The autoloader is housed in a 2 rack-units (ru) high desktop enclosure with a black, textured finish. A
paint kit is available from your vendor for touching up nicks and scratches on the finish.
Autoloader Accessories and Related Products
The following accessories and products, – available from the manufacturer, are intended for use with
the autoloader:
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230 V AC power cord
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One Wide SCSI-3 cable
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One LVD Wide SCSI terminator
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Autoloader CD (includes all of the produc t documentation)
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LTO tape data cartridges
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LTO tape Packs
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LTO tape cleaning cartridges
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Rack mount kit
