HP StoargeWorks ESL9000 series tape library user guide (April 2003)

Library Description
34 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library User Guide
SDLT Tape Drives
The SDLT tape drive is a high-capacity, high-performance streaming tape drive
that uses Laser Guided Magnetic Recording (LGMR) technology to maximize the
amount of data that can be stored on a tape. An SDLT 320 tape drive is capable of
storing up to 160 GB (native) or 320 GB (2:1 compression) of data per cartridge.
Access the HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Reference Guide from
http://www.hp.com/support for more information about its features and
capabilities.
The ESL9322 holds up to 8 SDLT tape drives. The ESL9595 holds up to 16 SDLT
tape drives.
Note: ESL9322: When fewer than 8 SDLT tape drives are installed, tape drives must
occupy consecutive drive bays, beginning with drive bay 0. (See Figure 5 on page 25
for an illustration showing the drive numbering conventions.)
ESL9595: When fewer than 16 SDLT tape drives are installed, tape drives must occupy
consecutive drive bays, beginning with drive bay 0. (See Figure 6 on page 27 for an
illustration showing the drive numbering conventions.)