StorageTek 9840 - Manual (Page 224)

Non-Library Drive Installations
A-8 Sixth Edition 95741
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Non-Library Drive Installations
Table A-9 provides a list of non-library drive installations. The 9840 Tape Drive
ships as a desktop or rack unit within this environment.
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Supported Device Modes
Table A-10 provides the supported device modes.
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Host Hardware and Software Attachments
The 9840 Tape Drive compatibilities expand frequently. Ask your local
StorageTek sales representative for the latest information.
Table A-9. Non-Library Drive Installations
Installation Type Description
Desktop, manual-load This installation consists of a 9840 Tape Drive
and a power supply. The desktop has the
smallest footprint of any version of the 9840.
Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are
available for the 9840.
Desktop, CSL This installation consists of a 9840 Tape
Drive, a CSL mechanism, and a power
supply. Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are
available for the 9840.
Rack-mountable, manual-load This installation consists of a rack-mount tray
with either one drive and power supply, or
two drives side-by-side and two power
supplies. The StorageTek rack holds up to six
trays. Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces are
available for the 9840.
Rack-mountable, CSL This installation consists of a rack-mount tray
with one 9840 Tape Drive, a CSL mechanism,
and a power supply. The StorageTek rack
holds up to six trays. Fibre Channel and SCSI
interfaces are available for the 9840.
Table A-10. Supported Device Modes
Interface Type 9840 Native
3490E Emulation
(AS400 only) 3590B Emulation
(AS400 only)
Fibre Channel Yes No Yes
SCSI Yes Yes Yes