HP MSL6000 Series - Manual (Page 16)

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NOTE: Two-drive models are 8.75 in (22.23 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 5U. Four-drive
models are 17.50 in (44.45 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 10U.
Any MSL Series tape library can operate as a standalone unit or can be installed in a rack to form
a larger integrated multi unit library configuration. MSL6030/MSL6026 libraries contain up to two
tape drives, two removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of random or
sequential tape cartridge operation. MSL6060/MSL6052 libraries contain up to four tape drives,
four removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of random tape cartridge
operation.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, MSL6030/MSL6026 libraries will be referred to as two-drive
models. MSL6060/MSL6052 libraries will be referred to as four-drive models.
Accessories
Contact your authorized service provider or visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/automation
for the most current list of accessories that are available for an MSL Series library.
Tape Drives
MSL Series tape libraries support up to four tape drives (see Figure 1 ). SCSI I/O is accomplished
through two VHDCI-series, 68-pin, Micro-D SCSI connectors located at the rear of the library on
each tape drive. The drives are numbered beginning with 0: the first tape drive is Drive 0, the
second is Drive 1, etc.