User's Guide

General Description 2-3
September 2007
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General Description
The Scalar 10K is a tape storage library that can be configured
as a single media or mixed media library. It can be expanded
from a single module library to a multiple module library.
The Scalar 10K automates the storage, retrieval, and control of
LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, Super DLT (SDLT), and 1/2-
inch tape cartridges. Cartridges are mounted and unmounted
in tape drives using application software from the host
without operator intervention.
For an example of a basic Scalar 10K library, see Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Basic Scalar 10K (Customer-Specific Configuration Shown)
Control
Module
Service
Accessor
Problem Box
Module
Main Power
Door
Access Door
I/E Station 2
I/E Station 1
Operator
Panel
Switch
(obscured)