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  • Scalar i500 Tape Libraries Library

Operation

Drive Interface: SCSI-2/SCSI-3 LVD; integrated FC interface option
Library Interface: SCSI-2/SCSI-3 LVD; SAS; integrated FC interface option
Inventory Speed: 128 slots in less than 20 seconds
Configuration: Auto-discovery and auto-calibration for installed/added components (modules, tapes, drives, magazines, etc.)
Import/Export: Up to 54 (LTO) positions in removable magazines

Physical

System H x W x D (in) H x W x D (cm) Weight
5U Base System 8.6 x 17.4 x 31.4 21.9 x 44.2 x 79.8 66 lbs (30 Kgs)
14U Base System 24.4 x 17.4 x 31.4 61.9 x 44.2 x 79.8 125 lbs (56.8 Kgs)
23U Base System 40.1 x 17.4 x 31.4 101.9 x 44.2 x 79.8 184 lbs (83.6 Kgs)
9U Expansion Module 15.8 x 17.4 x 31.4 40 x 44.2 x 79.8 59 lbs (26.8 Kgs)
Drive 8.9 x 13 x 16.4 22.6 x 33 x 41.7 10 lbs (4.6 Kgs)
Power Supply 8.9 x 13 x 16.4 22.6 x 33 x 41.7 5 lbs (2.3 Kgs)

Environmental

Electrical: 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
Temperature: 10 to 40° C operating
Humidity: 20 to 80% non-condensing operating

Reliability

Library MCBF: Greater than 2,000,000
Library MTTR: 30 minutes
Power: Optional 2N power for all systems and drives
Diagnostics: Embedded monitoring of all major subsystems, self-diagnostic procedures, and policy-based email and pager alerts to system administrators and Quantum Global Services
Module Upgrade: Any storage module may be added in 30 minutes; customer-installable components include drives, fans, power supplies, and slot upgrades

Compliance and Certification

Safety: IEC 60950 with worldwide country deviations
Emissions Standards: CISPR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Immunity Standards: EN55024
International Certifications: CE ( Europe ), VCCI ( Japan ), TUV/GS ( Germany ), FCC ( USA ), ICES ( Canada ), cTUVus ( USA & Canada ), GOST ( Russia )
Note: Symantec BackupExec
If you are using Symantec BackupExec you should use the device driver that came with your software backup package.
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    Windows Library Driver

    Windows 2003/2008 Server Device Driver for Scalar i500 Tape Library
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    Windows Library Driver

    Windows 2012 Server Device Driver for Scalar i500 Tape Library
Note: HP and IBM Tape Drive Drivers
HP and IBM Tape Drive drivers must be obtained from the HP or IBM websites.

SNAPI Client Plug-in for Scalar i500

SNAPI Client Plug-in 2.0.1 Version 120i.GE004.
The SNAPI Client Plug-in for Scalar i500. Refer to the Scalar i500 User’s Guide for additional information.
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The current library firmware version is listed below. Please Contact Quantum Support if you need the latest firmware version and you have an active Warranty or Service Maintenance Contract.

  • Scalar i500 i8.1.2 636G

Current Certified Tape Drive Firmware Versions

  i8.1.2
  Current Production
i500 Library 636G.GS003 
IBM LTO-2 FC A4N0
IBM LTO-2 SCSI A4N0
IBM LTO-3 FC 93GM
IBM LTO-3 SCSI 93GM
IBM LTO-4 FC C7QH
IBM LTO-4 SCSI C7QH
IBM LTO-4 SAS C7QH
IBM LTO-5 FC D2A6
IBM LTO-6 FC D2D6
HP LTO-4 FC H63Z
HP LTO-4 SAS A63Z
HP LTO-5 FC I66Z
HP LTO-5 SAS X64Z
HP LTO-6 FC J39Z
HP LTO-6 SAS O39Z

There are no diagnostic downloads for this product.

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