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The PivotStor AP Series tape libraries provide reliable, automated data protection for organizations that require affordable unattended data protection, and have outgrown the capabilities of entry-level tape autoloaders. Offering cost effectiveness not available in most tape autoloaders, you can more easily free-up valuable IT resources, further minimize human error, backup more data quickly, and generate offsite archive copies of your critical data to meet your growing data retention requirements, and reinforce your business continuity plan.
PivotStor AP Series rack-mountable tape libraries are available in LTO3 or LTO4 models with the flexibility of either Fibre Channel (FC), SAS or SCSI/LVD connectivity. They come out of the box ready to be installed and connected to either a server or SAN, and they feature an easy-to-use operator control panel (OCP) and a web browser-based remote management user (RMU) interface to execute setup and diagnostics, check library status, operations and logs, and upgrade firmware.
PivotStor Smart Architecture
PivotStor AP Series Rack-mount Tape Libraries incorporate several unique design architectures that ensure the highest levels of robotics, precision and reliability. These design architectures are:
PivotSense™
PivotSenseTM is a light-sensing design architecture used by the PivotStor robotics to position accurately with the magazine cartridge slot. This technique eliminates the need to calibrate the robotics mechanism.
PivotSecure™
PivotSecureTM is a dual-armed cartridge carrier technology that secures the cartridge during load and fetch operations. This is a more reliable method of fetching a cartridge than the standard single-hook mechanism that twists the cartridge while pulling it, making it more likely to slip.
PivotSure™
PivotSureTM is a motor-driven gear design that precisely aligns robotic tracking and positioning. It provides a more reliable, trouble-free operation than belts and pulleys.
The AP Series is available in three configurations:
2U rack-mount configuration
2U models can hold up to 24 tapes in two magazines, up to 2 half-height LTO tape drives or 1 full-height LTO tape drive, in fibre channel, Ultra320SCSI, or Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) native interfaces, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 38.4TB, and is ideal for customers who are moving from direct-attach tape drives or tape autoloaders.
4U rack-mount configuration
4U models can hold up to 48 tapes in 4 12-slot magazines, up to 4 half-height LTO tape drives or 2 full-height LTO tape drives, in fibre channel, Ultra320SCSI, or Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) native interfaces, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 76.8TB.
8U rack-mount configuration
8U models can hold up to 96 tapes in 8 12-slot magazines, up to 4 half-height LTO tape drives or 4 full-height LTO tape drives, in fibre channel, Ultra320SCSI, or Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) native interfaces, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 153.6TB.
Included with the AP-Series tape library is mounting hardware, power cords, interface cable (SAS and SCSI/LVD) and the PivotStor Tape Management CD (all models). And PivotStor BalanceCare Service starts with a 1-year, advance replacement limited warranty as standard with every PivotStor AP Series Tape Library, with installation and service contract warranty options available for every model.
4U and 8U Expansion Modules Coming Soon
PivotStor AP Series 4U and 8U Expansion Modules will be available in second half of CY2008. These new additions to the AP Series product family will essentially double the existing slot-count to installed 4U (48-slots) and 8U (96-slots) configurations. The expansion modules will support LTO Ultrium cartridges and additional LTO tape drive requirements to allow AP Series users an affordable upgrade path to their continuously growing data protection requirements. |
