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Multi-module library systems

The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that can be configured in

a variety of module and drive combinations. The drives are mounted in a

removable drive shoe that enables easy installation and removal. Therefore, a failed

drive can be swapped without the server or library power needing to be cycled.

The library can be stacked with additional library modules to form a

multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. All multi-module libraries in the stack

can operate together as a single virtual library system through a rear-mounted

cartridge elevator as shown in Figure 10. Stacked units are interconnected through

their rear panel Ethernet connections and an external Ethernet router mounted to

the rack.

Any combination of modules, not exceeding a height of 40U can comprise a library

module system. A library module system appears to the host computer system and

1 Bar code reader

2 Cartridge shuttle assembly

Figure 9. Library robotics

1 Interface connector

2 Cartridge elevator location

Figure 10. Cartridge elevator mounting location and connector

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