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QUANTUM DLTtape HANDBOOK
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Protective housing. The higher the capacity of the library, the larger
the housing. From table top to room size, tape libraries come in every
shape and size. If you buy an expandable library system, you should
consider future space requirement when locating the library. Some
libraries expand by stacking one on top of the other. Others are only
expandable from side to side.
Bar code reader. Most high-end libraries today come equipped with
bar code readers that help keep a running inventory of available car-
tridges and help speed tape selection. Among very large libraries,
you may want to compare tape inventory speed and selection time.
Start with DLTtape Technology
A good place to start research on DLTtape libraries on the Internet, at
Quantum’s site at www.quantum.com or at www.DLTtape.com.
Every DLTtape library maker today has a Web site. They offer at least
basic information on library features and options. In addition, ask
library makers for user references and make some calls. Ask associates
and friends if they use tape libraries. Many computer magazines
carry reviews and evaluations of tape automation systems.
Focusing on DLTtape system-based automation makes sense for a
number of reasons. The market-leading benefits of the DLTtape
system have made it the favorite of library makers and users alike.
This popularity also extends to enterprise backup software. All of
the major software vendors support DLTtape standalone drives and
most of the DLTtape system-based libraries on the market today.
DLTtape technology is proven, it has wide market acceptance, and
it has tremendous potential for even greater performance (see
Chapter 17 on the future of DLTtape technology). The introduc-
tion of Super DLTtape technology into library automation systems
has had a dramatic impact on the capabilities of library solutions
from the desktop to the enterprise.