
11 StorageLoader Installation and User Manual
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General Information
Tandberg Data StorageLoader
is a compact tape cartridge loader designed for secure, reliable,
unattended system backup. The version described in this manual is the ADI
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version. The loader can
be mounted in a 19” rack or used as a tabletop unit. Its height is 1U.
The loader is equipped with a LTO tape drive and has room for 8 cartridges in two 4-cartridge
magazines.
Figure 2.1. Overview of Tandberg Data StorageLoader 1U.
The entire system is under host control via an industry-standard SCSI/SAS interface. Its robotic tape
handling is both rugged and simple for utmost reliability.
The key features of the StorageLoader include:
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Two removable cartridge magazines, each with space for four cartridges
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Integrated Bar Code Reader (Optional on some models)
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Magazine release under system control
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Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
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On-board Diagnostics
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Remote management
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Operators interface with front panel display and four control buttons
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Standby functionality
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Replaceable dust filters
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Tape drive, magazines, power supply and fans are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
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ADI is an ANSI standardized protocol for communication between drives and automation devices.