Specifications

primary data set is between 125 GB and 1.5 TB and the backup window for that data is from 1 to 10
hours.
At 13.5 EIU, the Sun StorEdge L100 library is one of the densest mid-range libraries in the market today.
Each module is available with either an HVD or LVD interface with one to six
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tape drives (all tape
drives must be the same type and interface). Each module has 100 LTO or 84 DLT/SDLT total cartridge
slots in eight removable magazines plus four fixed slots. Each magazine holds 12 LTO or 10 DLT/SDLT
cartridges (note that one magazine and one fixed slot are removed when adding a sixth drive, so capacity
is reduced).
The Sun StorEdge L100 library offers a native data capacity of up to 20 TB and a native throughput up
to 180 MB/sec (648 GB per hour) when using LTO 2. The Sun StorEdge L100 library should be
considered when the primary data set is between 1 TB and 6.5 TB and the backup window for that data is
between one to 20 hours.
Key Messages
Part of a complete tape backup/restore solution: Combined with Sun Enterprise
TM
or Sun Fire
TM
servers and backup software (such VERITAS NetBackup or Solstice Backup
TM
software), the Sun
StorEdge L25 and L100 tape libraries are a valuable part of a complete tape backup solution.
Flexibility: The modular design allows customers to configure, buy, and add performance and
capacity as data increases and protection needs change. The Sun StorEdge L25 and L100 tape libraries
support several tape drive types. Choose LTO or SDLT for high capacity and throughput, and
DLT8000 for legacy systems and for a lower pricepoint.
High data density: With one of the densest products in the mid-range, customers can pack more data
into a small amount of space.
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When configured with six tape drives, each Sun StorEdge L100 module has seven removable magazines and three fixed media
slots to provide up to 87 LTO or 73 DLT/SDLT cartridge slots. When configured with one to five tape drives, each Sun
StorEdge L100 module has eight removable magazines and four fixed media slots to provide up to 100 LTO or 84 DLT/SDLT
cartridge slots.
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L25
HVD LVD
Drive Type DLT8000, SDLT 220, LTO 1 SDLT 320, LTO 1 & 2
Number of Drives 1-2 1-2
Number of Cartridges 21 DLT8000/SDLT220, 25 LTO 1 21 SDLT 320, 25 LTO 1 & 2
Maximum Native Capacity 2.5TB (LTO 1) 5TB (LTO 2)
Maximum Native Throughput 30MB/sec (LTO 1) 60MB/sec (LTO 2)
Rackspace Required 4U 4U
L100
HVD LVD
Drive Type DLT8000, SDLT 220, LTO 1 SDLT 320, LTO 1 & 2
Number of Drives
Number of Cartridges(1-5 drives
)
84 DLT8000/SDLT220, 100 LTO 1 84 SDLT 320, 100 LTO 1 & 2
Number of Cartridges(6 drives) 87 LTO 1, 73 DLT/SDLT 87 LTO 1, 73 DLT/SDLT
Maximum Native Capacity 10TB (LTO 1) 20TB (LTO 2)
Maximum Native Throughput 90MB/sec (LTO 1) 180MB/sec (LTO 2)
1-6 (6
th
drive reduces cart. Count) 1-6 (6
th
drive reduces cart. count)