ADIC Scalar 1000 - Manual (Page 4)

Company Introduction
Since its founding in 1983, ADIC™ (Advanced
Digital Information Corporation) has specialized in
providing backup and archival tape storage products for
high value data. Today, it is the leading technology-in-
dependent supplier of automated tape libraries for
networked systems.
Throughout its history, ADIC has remained
committed to providing its customers access to the
most advanced tape storage technology available, no
matter where it is developed. Its product line includes
automated tape storage systems for the latest 4mm
(DAT), 8mm, AIT and DLT™ technologies, and is
supported by all leading storage management soft-
ware products for every leading operating system.
ADIC’s entire business plan rests on a commitment to
protect critical data by continually advancing the art of
automated storage. ADIC offers a world-wide network of
knowledgeable, service-oriented resellers with local sup-
port throughout North America, Europe, and the Pacific
Rim. A strong technical service organization, including a
24-hour response line, will answer your questions.
Combined, ADIC’s strong product offerings and techni-
cal innovations create the right solution for its customers.
The Scalar 1000, ADIC’s newest member to its
growing Scalar family, offers the ultimate scalability with
an impressive tape slot capacity, a proven feature set,
high reliability, and true flexibility. This robust product
rounds out the Scalar family as the premier high-end,
tape backup solution.
Product Overview
The Scalar 1000 solves cost and capacity problems
by providing a high performance tape storage sys-
tem that can cost-effectively grow with changing data
storage needs.
By adding modular cabinets and extending its ro-
botic mechanism along one continuous x-axis, its
seamless growth path minimizes the Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO).
The Scalar 1000’s modular expansion architecture is
less expensive and performs faster because it utilizes only
one robotic system. This design eliminates the need to
pass cartridges through multiple robotics and
pass-through ports. In addition, the Scalar 1000’s mini-
mized moving parts and lack of alignment problems
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Introduction / Product Overview
make it extremely reliable. Another aspect of the library’s
flexibility is its ability to support multiple drive
technologies, including DLT, AIT and IBM 3590 tech-
nologies. These drives ensure industry-leading transfer
speed, capacity and reliability.
Streamlined Growth
Physically growing the size of a Scalar 1000 library is
straightforward and cost-effective. With a maximum con-
figuration of four modules, it consists of one control mod-
ule and up to three expansion modules.
The bottom rail (known as the x-axis), is extended as
each module is added. No pass–through ports are needed
since there is no wall between modules. As a result, the
picker simply moves along the newly-extended axis. The
associated cabling is also changed to allow the picker
mechanism to move between the modules. As a result of
this efficient design, no pass-through ports are required.
After connecting another module, the Scalar 1000
self-tests for the new, larger library configuration upon
its first power up. Growth is simplified even more since
no new firmware is required as modules are added. Drive
bay capacity is field upgradable, allowing existing
customers to easily add more drives as needed.