The 9738 Tape Library



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9738 Tape Library (pdf, 396K)
Specifications
 

Functional Data
Number of Cartridge Slots30

Number of DrivesUp to three StorageTek 9840 Tape Drives

UncompressedCompressed (3:1)
Library Capacity
(30 slots)
600 GB1.8 TB

Library Throughput
(3 drives)
108 GB/hr324 GB/hr

Media9840 (cartridge capacity 20 GB uncompressed)

Average cartridge access timeFour seconds

Audit timeLess than one minute

Robotics controlSCSI-2 media changer command set, single-ended or differential (selectable in field)

Bar code readerStandard, camera-based vision system

CalibrationAutomatic (cells, drives and cartridge access port)

Drive cleaningAutomatic, library or software initiated

Cartridge access portStandard, single-cartridge capacity

Control panelUser-friendly configuration and diagnostic controls, status display and viewing window

ServiceabilityIn-rack service; key components are customer-serviceable; hot swappable drives*; RS-232C port for diagnostics and software upgrades
*(without affecting library operation; channel integrity must still be maintained)

Reliability
MEBF
(Mean Exchanges Between Failures)
1,000,000

MTBF
(Mean Time Between Failures)
70,000 hours (full operation, all components)

MTTR
(Mean Time To Repair)
Less than 30 minutes

Physical Data
Dimensions:
W x H x D in. (cm.)
19.0 x 17.5 x 28.6 (48.3 x 44.5 x 72.6)

Weight
(library only)
110 lbs (49 kg)

Environmental Data
OperatingStorageTransit
Temperature°F +59 to +90°F +50 to +104°F -40 to +140
°C +15 to +32°C +10 to +40°C -40 to +60
 
Humidity20% to 80%10% to 95%10% to 95%
Wet bulb
(Max., non-cond.)
°F +85
°C +29
°F +95
°C +35
°F +95
°C +35
 
Altitude-250 to 10,000 feet (-76 to 3,050 meters)

Power Source
Power input100-127 & 200 ­240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz single phase

Power consumption (max)
Library (max)1.0A @ 120V, 0.5A @ 240V, 410 BTU/hr

9840 drive (each)1.0A @ 120V, 0.5A @ 240V, 410 BTU/hr

Agency Certifications
SafetyCSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 950-M93
UL standard 1950, Third Edition; EN60950
TUV Rheinland to EN 60950, latest edition including latest amendment

EmissionsFCC #47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A; VCCI Class A
European Union CE emissions standards (EN55022, Class A)
AS/NZS 3548:1995 (Australia, N.Z.); ICES-003 (Canada)

ImmunityEuropean Union CE immunity standards
AS/NZS 4252.1:1994 Generic Immunity Standard
 
Specifications/features may change without notice.