Chapter 1 — Library Overview Library Components
September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library
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Drives The libraries accommodate high-performance, high-capacity LTO
and TS11xx technology drives mounted in custom drive sleds that provide
the connectivity to the library. The drives are installed in modular drive
bay assemblies, each containing up to four drives. Drives are hot-
swappable to provide uninterrupted operation.
Robotic Interface Module The library can use the optional robotic
interface module (RIM) to provide the bridge between the external
interface from the host and the internal interface used by the library. The
RIM is a dual-channel Fibre Channel controller, which is used to provide a
control path to the transporter through a single Fibre Channel arbitrated
loop or fabric. The RIM does not provide connectivity for SCSI drives, nor
does it provide any encryption capability. RIMs are hot-swappable to
provide uninterrupted operation.
Note: When the library does not use a RIM, one of the direct-attached
drives in each partition provides the control path for motion
commands from the host to the library’s transporter.
TeraPack Media Storage All of the cartridges in the library are stored in
TeraPack magazines. Each magazine occupies a storage chamber. The
maximum media storage capacity of the library depends on the number
and type of data cartridges and tape drives installed.
TeraPack Access Port (TAP) The TAP is the entry/exit port for the library.
The TAP accommodates one TeraPack magazine containing one or more
cartridges. The T200 and T380 each have a single TAP; the T680 has two
TAPs, located one above the other.
LIBRARY COMPONENTS
The following sections provide an overview of the library components.
Depending on the options you ordered, some of the components shown
may not be included in your library. For descriptions of the library
components and media, read the Library Overview chapter in the Spectra
T200, T380, and T680 Library User Guide.
Note: The T680 library is pre-installed in an enclosed rack that includes
lockable front and back doors. The T200 and T380 must be
installed in a rack before use. For clarity, the illustrations in this
chapter and throughout this guide show the library without the
rack.
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