HP StorageWorks MSL6000 series tape library user guide (231910-009, February 2008)

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NOTE: Two-drive models are 8.75 in (22.23 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 5U. Four-drive
models are 17.50 in (44.45 cm) in height, sometimes referred to as 10U.
Any MSL Series tape library can operate as a standalone unit or can be installed in a rack to form
a larger integrated multi unit library configuration. MSL6030/MSL6026 libraries contain up to two
tape drives, two removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of random or
sequential tape cartridge operation. MSL6060/MSL6052 libraries contain up to four tape drives,
four removable tape cartridge magazines, and robotics capable of random tape cartridge
operation.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, MSL6030/MSL6026 libraries will be referred to as two-drive
models. MSL6060/MSL6052 libraries will be referred to as four-drive models.
Accessories
Contact your authorized service provider or visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/automation
for the most current list of accessories that are available for an MSL Series library.
Tape Drives
MSL Series tape libraries support up to four tape drives (see Figure 1). SCSI I/O is accomplished
through two VHDCI-series, 68-pin, Micro-D SCSI connectors located at the rear of the library on
each tape drive. The drives are numbered beginning with 0: the first tape drive is Drive 0, the
second is Drive 1, etc.