MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Introduction
21HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
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 directly beneath each tape drive. The drives are
numbered beginning with 0: the first tape drive is Drive 0, the second is Drive 1,
etc.
Figure 1: Library tape drive locations
Caution: It is critical to ensure that the media you use matches the format of
your tape drive. Cleaning cartridges and formatted data cartridges are unique
for each drive technology. Damage may occur if inappropriate media is used
in tape drives.
Note: If using mixed media, ensure your software application supports it.
1 Tape Drive 0
2 Tape Drive 1
3 Tape Drive 2
4 Tape Drive 3
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1
2
1
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3