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L700e tape library
With up to 678 slots in a single-frame configuration or 1,344 slots in a dual frame configuration, the StorageTek® L700e tape library is designed to grow with your business. This extremely scalable automated tape library is ideal for larger distributed, Open Systems, UNIX and Windows NT environments.
 

Spec Summary

  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Capacity, native (uncompressed): T9840A (20 GB/cart) - 26.88 TB
T9840B (20 GB/cart) - 26.88 TB
T9840C (40 GB/cart) - 53.76 TB
T9940A (60 GB/cart) - 80.64 TB
T9940B (200 GB/cart) - 268.8 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 1 (100 GB/cart) - 134.4 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 2 (200 GB/cart) - 268.8 TB
SDLT 320 (160 GB/cart) - 215.04 TB
DLT 8000 (40 GB/cart) - 53.76 TB
 
T9840A (20 GB/cart) - 13.56 TB
T9840B (20 GB/cart) - 13.56 TB
T9840C (40 GB/cart) - 27.12 TB
T9940A (60 GB/cart) - 40.68 TB
T9940B (200 GB/cart) - 135.6 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 1 (100 GB/cart) - 67.80 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 2 (200 GB/cart) - 135.6 TB
SDLT 320 (160 GB/cart) - 108.48 TB
DLT 8000 (40 GB/cart) - 27.12 TB
 
Number of cartridge slots: 216, 384, 678, 882, 1,050, 1,344 (dual frame)
 
216, 384, 678 (single frame)
 
Number of tape drives / types: 1-24 T9840 and T9940 drives
1-40 LTO Ultrium Gen 1 and Gen 2, SDLT 220 and 320, DLT 8000 drives or a combination
 
1-12 T9840 and T9940 drives
1-20 LTO Ultrium Gen 1 and Gen 2, SDLT 220 and 320, DLT 8000 drives or a combination
 
Supported host platforms: UNIX, Windows NT
 
UNIX, Windows NT
 
 
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Applications

Backup and restore
The L700e library, configured with tape drives and tape media, provides backup and recovery for for larger distributed, Open Systems, UNIX and Windows NT environments. Backup and restore can be consolidated from multiple smaller systems to reduce costs and simplify management.

Disaster recovery
The L700e library is an integral part of disaster recovery processes that remotely vault data in tape form. Tapes can be physically transported to a remote site, created electronically with an L700e library at the remote location, or created simultaneously at both locations.

Fixed content distribution
The L700e library can act as a high-volume source for fixed content data, especially when outfitted with fast-access T9840 tape drives. High-speed fixed content distribution systems can utilize the L700e library in a disk-and-tape storage environment controlled by Application Storage Manager™ (ASM) software to reduce costs without impacting performance.

Archiving
The L700e library is an efficient, high-capacity repository for archival data. It can be combined with disk systems and StorageTek Application Storage Manager (ASM) software to provide a tiered archival system with performance and capacity customized to the archiving needs of the application.

 

Benefits

Unparalleled flexibility
The L700e library provides concurrent support for multiple tape drive technologies and multiple cartridge types, so you never have to change tape slots, software or robotics.

Faster backup, restore, archiving
With a maximum dual-frame configuration, the L700e library moves data at rates as high 5.04 terabytes per hour. This dramatic throughput helps you accelerate backup, restore and archiving.

Unlimited access
The L700e library has a native two-gigabit Fibre Channel optical interface. Combine it with the StorageTek native two-gigabyte Fibre Channel T9840 and T9940 tape drives and you have an all-Fibre solution to speed data access.

Increased capacity
A unique pass-through-port (PTP) enables you to connect two L700e tape libraries, allowing expansion to 1,344 cartridges slots, essentially doubling your capacity.

 

Features

Mixed-media support
Support of concurrent multiple tape drive technologies let you put the right data on the right device at the right cost. Tape drive technologies include StorageTek T9840 and T9940 drives, as well as LTO Ultrium Generations 1 and 2, SDLT, DLT.

SAN-readiness
A SAN-ready solution, the L700e library provides two-gigabit Fibre Channel connectivity and support for dynamic world wide naming (dWWN) for the library and Fibre Channel drives.

4D robotics, digital vision system
To keep information moving, the fast 4D robotics and digital vision system let all applications read and write simultaneously, with more than 450 cartridge exchanges per hour.

Remote management capabilities
Effective library management is performed through a choice of the StorageTek Library Management System (HLMS) software or the StorageTek ACSLS Manager™ software.
 

Number of cartridge slots
Single frame: 216, 384, 678
Dual frame: Up to 1,344
Plus 12 slots for diagnostic and cleaning cartridges
 

Number of tape drives, types
Single frame:
1-12 T9840 and T9940 tape drives
1-20 LTO Ultrium, SDLT and DLT 8000 drives

Dual frame:
1-24 T9840 and T9940 tape drives
1-40 LTO Ultrium, SDLT and DLT 8000 drives
 

 

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on configuration and selected options. Product pricing does not include associated implementation service costs. Contact the "How to buy" help desk at 1-800-577-4785 for more information.
 

Software

StorageTek Library Manager software
StorageTek Library Manager software provides simplified management of tape libraries and lower operations costs with the ability to share resources between applications.
StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library Manager software (ACSLS Manager)
StorageTek ACSLS Manager™ software is a UNIX-based library-management application for mainframe, AS/400, UNIX and NT platforms. ACSLS Manager software functions as the central service provider for all library operations. It efficiently shares library resources with any application on any system.
 

Specifications

Performance
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Throughput per hour, native (uncompressed): T9840A (24 drives, 10 MB/sec) - 864.0 GB/hr
T9840B (24 drives, 19 MB/sec) - 1.64 TB/hr
T9840C (24 drives, 30 MB/sec) - 2.592 TB/hr
T9940A (24 drives, 10 MB/sec) - 864.0 GB/hr
T9940B (24 drives, 30 MB/sec) - 2.592 TB/hr
LTO Ultrium Gen 1 (40 drives, 15 MB/sec) - 2.16 TB/hr
LTO Ultrium Gen 2 (40 drives, 30-35 MB/sec) - up to 5.04 TB/hr
SDLT 320 (40 drives, 16 MB/sec) - 2.304 TB/hr
DLT 8000 (40 drives, 6 MB/sec) - 864.0 GB/hr
 
T9840A (12 drives, 10 MB/sec) - 432.0 GB/hr
T9840B (12 drives, 19 MB/sec) - 820.8 GB/hr
T9840C (12 drives, 30 MB/sec) - 1.296 TB/hr
T9940A (12 drives, 10 MB/sec) - 432.0 GB/hr
T9940B (12 drives, 30 MB/sec) - 1.296 TB/hr
LTO Ultrium Gen 1 (20 drives, 15 MB/sec) - 1.08 TB/hr
LTO Ultrium Gen 2 (20 drives, 30-35 MB/sec) - up to 2.52 TB/hr
SDLT 320 (20 drives, 16 MB/sec) - 1.152 TB/hr
DLT 8000 (20 drives, 6 MB/sec) - 432.0 GB/hr
 
Audit time: <4 min
 
<4 min
 
Average cell to drive time: 4.0 sec
 
4.0 sec
 
Capacity
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Capacity, native (uncompressed): T9840A (20 GB/cart) - 26.88 TB
T9840B (20 GB/cart) - 26.88 TB
T9840C (40 GB/cart) - 53.76 TB
T9940A (60 GB/cart) - 80.64 TB
T9940B (200 GB/cart) - 268.8 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 1 (100 GB/cart) - 134.4 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 2 (200 GB/cart) - 268.8 TB
SDLT 320 (160 GB/cart) - 215.04 TB
DLT 8000 (40 GB/cart) - 53.76 TB
 
T9840A (20 GB/cart) - 13.56 TB
T9840B (20 GB/cart) - 13.56 TB
T9840C (40 GB/cart) - 27.12 TB
T9940A (60 GB/cart) - 40.68 TB
T9940B (200 GB/cart) - 135.6 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 1 (100 GB/cart) - 67.80 TB
LTO Ultrium Gen 2 (200 GB/cart) - 135.6 TB
SDLT 320 (160 GB/cart) - 108.48 TB
DLT 8000 (40 GB/cart) - 27.12 TB
 
Number of cartridge slots: 216, 384, 678, 882, 1,050, 1,344 (dual frame)
 
216, 384, 678 (single frame)
 
Number of tape drives / types: 1-24 T9840 and T9940 drives
1-40 LTO Ultrium Gen 1 and Gen 2, SDLT 220 and 320, DLT 8000 drives or a combination
 
1-12 T9840 and T9940 drives
1-20 LTO Ultrium Gen 1 and Gen 2, SDLT 220 and 320, DLT 8000 drives or a combination
 
Cartridge access port (CAP): Standard 20-cartridge slot CAP. Second CAP for additional 20 cartridges optional
 
Standard 20-cartridge slot CAP. Second CAP for additional 20 cartridges optional
 
Pass-through-port (PTP): 2-cartridge transport mechanism
 
2-cartridge transport mechanism
 
Availability
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Mean exchanges / swaps between failure (MEBF/MSBF): 2,000,000
 
2-cartridge transport mechanism
 
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 360,000 hr (full operation)
 
2-cartridge transport mechanism
 
Mean time to repair (MTTR): <30 min
 
<30 min
 
Non-disruptive serviceability: Hot-swappable drives with power supply and fan, plus Ethernet and serial ports for diagnostics and reporting. Optional universal power supply.
 
Hot-swappable drives with power supply and fan, plus Ethernet and serial ports for diagnostics and reporting. Optional universal power supply.
 
Compatibility
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Supported host platforms: UNIX, Windows NT
 
UNIX, Windows NT
 
Robotics control interfaces: SCSI-3 media changer command set HVD (default), LVD and 2 Gb Fibre ACSLS Manager or Library Manager control SCSI connection
 
SCSI-3 media changer command set HVD (default), LVD and 2 Gb Fibre ACSLS Manager or Library Manager control SCSI connection
 
Any Cartridge Any Slot™ technology: Simultaneous non-partitioned support of multiple tape and media types
 
Simultaneous non-partitioned support of multiple tape and media types
 
Management
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Library Admin software: Embedded web-based library administration tool (optional)
 
Embedded web-based library administration tool (optional)
 
Digital vision system: Unique digital vision camera system performs continuous calibration and reads bar codes
 
Unique digital vision camera system performs continuous calibration and reads bar codes
 
Operator panel: User-friendly configuration and diagnostic controls, status display and viewing window
 
User-friendly configuration and diagnostic controls, status display and viewing window
 
Automatic clean: Dedicated cleaning cartridge slot for tape drive cleaning by library or software command
 
Dedicated cleaning cartridge slot for tape drive cleaning by library or software command
 
Automatic self discovery: Self-configures the drives, slots and CAP. Also identifies drive and media types
 
Self-configures the drives, slots and CAP. Also identifies drive and media types
 
Continuous automation calibration: No periodic maintenance or alignment required
 
No periodic maintenance or alignment required
 
Mechanical
Library L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Height: 72.0 in (182.9 cm)
 
72.0 in (182.9 cm)
 
Depth: 37.5 in (95.3 cm)
 
37.5 in (95.3 cm)
 
Width: 135.81 in (344.95 cm)
 
61.3 in (155.7 cm)
 
Weight: 761.0 lb (345.0 kg) without expansion frame - 840.0 lb (381.0 kg) with expansion frame and covers
 
First frame - 840.0 lb (381.0 kg) with expansion frame and covers plus second frame weight
 
Pass-through-port (PTP):
 

 
Height: 7.0 in (17.8 cm)
 
 
Depth: 17.25 in (43.8 cm)
 
 
Width: 12.0 in (30.5 cm)
 
 
Unit height: 4u*

 

 
Weight: 92 lb (43 kg)
 

 
Environmental
Temperature L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Temperature (operating): +59° to + 90° F (+15° to 32° C)
 
+59° to + 90° F (+15° to 32° C)
 
Temperature (non-operating): +50° to + 104° F (+10° to 40° C )
 
+50° to + 104° F (+10° to 40° C )
 
Humidity L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Relative humidity (operating): 20%–80%
 
20%–80%
 
Relative humidity (non-operating): 10%-95%
 
10%-95%
 
Power
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Voltage: 100-127 VAC, 200-240 VAC @ 50-60 Hz single phase (auto-ranging)
 
100-127 VAC, 200-240 VAC @ 50-60 Hz single phase (auto-ranging)
 
Library (operating maximum continuous - not peak): 1.75 A @ 120 V, 0.88 A @ 240 V, 716 BTU/hr
 
1.75 A @ 120 V, 0.88 A @ 240 V, 716 BTU/hr
 
Drives: Drive power consumption varies. Refer to individual drive specifications
 
Drive power consumption varies. Refer to individual drive specifications
 
Regulatory Compliance
  L700e (dual frame) library L700e (single frame) library
Safety: CSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2, no. 950-95
UL listed to UL 1950, 3rd Edition
GS licensed to EN 60950, 2nd Edition, 1991 + A1, A2, A3, A4
Nemko, Semko, Demko, Finko certified to EN 60950, (1992) A1/A2/A3/A4/A11, EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94; CB test certified
 
CSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2, no. 950-95
UL listed to UL 1950, 3rd Edition
GS licensed to EN 60950, 2nd Edition, 1991 + A1, A2, A3, A4
Nemko, Semko, Demko, Finko certified to EN 60950, (1992) A1/A2/A3/A4/A11, EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94; CB test certified
 
Emissions: FCC #47, part 15, subpart B, class A
VCCI class A European Union CE EN55022 Class A emissions standards
AS/NZS 3548; 1996 (Australia, N.Z.)
ICES-003 (Canada)
 
FCC #47, part 15, subpart B, class A
VCCI class A European Union CE EN55022 Class A emissions standards
AS/NZS 3548; 1996 (Australia, N.Z.)
ICES-003 (Canada)
 
Immunity: European Union CE immunity standards
 
European Union CE immunity standards
 
 
 

*Rack space is measured in height and expressed as a u. One u is 1.75 in (4.45 cm) in height.