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SCSI REFERENCE PRELIMINARY 1012975
CHAPTER 1—PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Figure 1-2 shows the back panel components of the autoloader.
The Exabyte Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader includes the following features:
 Storage for up to seven data cartridges. Up to seven data cartridges are
stored in the autoloader in cells mounted on a rotating cartridge carousel.
The carousel automatically positions the cartridges at the tape drive or at the
cartridge access port for removal. Cartridges can be removed from the
autoloader with the power on or off.
To provide software compatibility, a menu option allows you to configure
the autoloader so that it uses and reports fewer cells than are physically
present. This option can be advantageous with software applications that
base licensing on the number of cells being used rather than the actual
number of installed cells.
 One LTO Ultrium Tape Drive. The autoloader contains one
high-performance, high-capacity LTO Ultrium 2 (LTO-2) or Ultrium 3
(LTO-3)tape drive.
 Cartridge access port. A cartridge access port, located on the front of the
autoloader, allows easy insertion and removal of cartridges.
 Cartridge loader. The cartridge loader automatically moves data cartridges
between the enclosed cartridge cells and the tape drive.
 Bar code scanner. A bar code scanner allows the autoloader to maintain an
inventory of its cartridges.
 Operator panel with LCD display. The operator panel allows you to
monitor autoloader operations and select configuration options.
 Wide, low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface. The autoloader is
available with a wide LVD SCSI interface.
 Ethernet port for connection to a 10/100BaseT Ethernet network. When
used with the Remote Management utility, you can connect the autoloader
to an Ethernet network for remote monitoring, upgrading autoloader
microcode, and creating diagnostic listings.
Figure 1-2 Back panel components
Power cord
connection
Fan
SCSI
connectors
Ethernet
port
Power
switch
Tape drive
cover plate
Fan