Plasmon V15 - Manual (Page 18)

Plasmon V 15 AIT Tape Library User Manual
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Library Features
The Plasmon V15 library includes the following features:
• Independent Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) controllers. The library and tape
drive each support independent sets of SCSI messages and commands, and are available
in a wide, low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI configuration. The wide SCSI configuration
allows attachment of up to 16 devices to a single SCSI bus.
• One or two AIT tape drives (cannot mix AIT-2 and AIT-3 drives in same library). These tape
drives are installed in drive carriers, which allow for easy removal and installation. As
shown below, the back panel of the drive carrier includes a fan to maintain the operating
temperature and SCSI connectors for connection to the SCSI bus.
Figure 2. Tape Drive Carrier
• Fifteen storage slots. Cartridges are stored in one removable cartridge magazine containing
ten slots and five additional cartridge slots mounted to the left of the tape drive.
• A robotic cartridge handler (robot). The robot moves cartridges between storage slots and
the drive. As an option, the robot may also include a barcode scanner that can read labels
on cartridges to maintain a cartridge inventory.
• A liquid crystal display (LCD). The LCD on the front panel provides a way to monitor library
operations, select configuration options, and control the robot.
• Optional Plasmon Library Monitor software and Ethernet connector. As an option, the library
can include an Ethernet connection and Library Monitor software, which can be installed
on the host computer and viewed in a standard web browser. The software provides a way
to check the library’s status information from a remote location, create diagnostic listings,
and upgrade firmware. With Library Monitor, up to 10 remote client users can
simultaneously access library information without interrupting library operation.
• Tabletop or rack-mount configuration. The library is designed as a tabletop unit, but can
also be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. If desired, you can mount two V15 libraries
side-by-side on a single rack shelf. Rack-mounting kits are available from Plasmon.
Drive carrier
Fan
SCSI
connectors