User's Guide

Internal Components 2-9
September 2007
Tape Drives
The Scalar 10K supports the following tape drives:
• IBM LTO-2 LVD - SCSI
• IBM LTO-2 FC Multimode
• IBM LTO-3 FC Multimode
• IBM LTO-4 FC Multimode
• IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120
Drive firmware supports both re-writable and Write Once
Read Many (WORM) cartridges.
All tape drive types, excluding 3592-J1A/TS1120 tape drives,
are enclosed in a Universal Drive Sled (UDS) chassis. The UDS
contains control electronics, a cooling fan, and is equipped
with a self-docking connector through which it receives
library power (+5 VDC and +12 VDC) and signal
communications. The IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120 tape drives are
enclosed in a 3592-J1A/TS1120-specific drive sled.