5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

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5190/5194 Modular Tape
Subsystem Manual
Glossary Index Figures Tables
What’s New in This Manual ix
Manual Information ix
New and Changed Information ix
About This Manual xi
Who Should Use This Manual xi
What Is in This Manual xi
Where to Get More Information xiii
Your Comments Invited xiv
Notation Conventions xiv
1. Introduction to the Modular Tape Subsystem
Overview 1-1
Supported Releases 1-2
The 5190 and 5194 Cartridge Tape Drives 1-2
Cartridges 1-3
Tape Compatibility 1-4
Labeled and Unlabeled Tapes 1-5
Data Compression 1-5
Performance
1-6
The Automatic Cartridge Loader
1-7
The Modular Storage System 1-8
5190/5194 NonStop Himalaya K-Series Interface Components 1-10
Multifunction Controller (MFC) 1-10
SCSI Cable (MFC) 1-11
3216 Tape Controller 1-11
Back-End Board (3216 Controller) 1-12
Fiber-Optic Cable 1-12
SCSI Extender for Fiber-Optic Cable 1-13
5190/5194 NonStop Himalaya S-Series Interface Components 1-13
Processor Multifunction (PMF) CRU 1-14
I/O Multifunction (IOMF) CRU 1-15