H06.25 Release Version Update Compendium

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LTO 5 Tape Drive
This release introduces the LTO 5 family of NonStop physical tape drives and new Media Manager
Software. LTO 5 drives replace the current LTO 4 product line, and include Automatic Cartridge
Loaders (ACL), Table Top Single Play Manual Load, and Library models. The new Entry Level Media
Manager (ELMM) NonStop host-based software allows the LTO 5 ACL versions (M8701A and
M8702A) to be converted to Random Access Small (24 cartridge) Libraries:
• M8701A 2U ACL RM, 24 Cart
• M8702A 2U ACL TT, 24 Cart
• M8705A LTO5 HH SAS TT (Manual Load)
• M8706A LTO5, MRL50 (SL500) Library Drive
• M8707A LTO5, SL3000 (Replaced L700) Library Drive
• M8708A LTO5, SL8500 Library Drive
• HSF03 Entry Level Media Manager Software
LTO 5 drives require the H06.25 or later H-series RVU.
For more information, see these manuals:
• M8701A / M8702A ACL Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide PN 694636-001
• M8705A Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide PN 694638-001
• Entry Level Media Manager Installation and User’s Guide PN 694639-001
• SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide PN 541531-010
Migration Considerations
LTO 5 Tape Drives can read from LTO 3, LTO 4, and LTO 5 Tape Cartridges. LTO 5 Tape Drives
can write to LTO 4 and LTO 5 Tape Cartridges. Care in media selection must be exercised when
moving to new LTO 5 Tape Drives.
Fallback Considerations
LTO 5 drives require the H06.25 or later H-series RVU. If you must fall back to an earlier RVU, you
cannot use LTO 5 drives.
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