Oracle StorageTek SL8500 Modular Tape Library - Leading Supplier in China with Factory Direct Solutions
Product Description
Because scheduled downtime is unacceptable in many enterprise data centers, the StorageTek SL8500 offers the industry-leading ability to grow while operating. The system's RealTime Growth feature means that additional slots and drives—and the robotics to serve them—can be added while the original StorageTek SL8500 modular library system continues to operate.
Capacity-on-demand capability further allows you to tap into physical capacity incrementally, so you can grow at your own pace and pay only for the capacity you need. Thus, with the StorageTek SL8500 you can scale to accommodate future growth—adding capacity and performance without disruption.
To meet the high-performance needs of your enterprise data center, each StorageTek SL8500 library is equipped with four or eight robots working in parallel to provide a multithreaded solution. This reduces queuing, especially during peak work periods. As the system scales, each additional StorageTek SL8500 added to the aggregate system comes equipped with more robotics, so the performance can scale to stay ahead of your requirements as they grow.
Additionally, with the StorageTek SL8500 modular library system’s unique centerline architecture, drives are kept in the center of the library alleviating robot contention. Robots travel one-third to one-half the distance required by competitive libraries, improving cartridge-to-drive performance. For customers with high-volume import/export requirements, our new bulk cartridge access port (CAP) improves import/export capacity by 3.7x and performance by up to 5x.
Key Features
Highest scalability and performance on the market when configured in a complex.
Connect up to 10 library complexes.
RealTime Growth capability for nondisruptive addition of slots, drives, and robotics to handle increased workloads.
Easy consolidation with flexible partitioning and Any Cartridge Any Slot technology for seamless mixed media support.
Share across environments, including mainframe and open systems.
Industry-leading availability with redundant and hot-swappable robotics and library control cards.
Eco savings with 50 percent less floorspace and reduced power and cooling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the RealTime Growth feature of the StorageTek SL8500?
A: RealTime Growth allows you to add additional slots, drives, and robotics to the library system while the original StorageTek SL8500 continues to operate, eliminating scheduled downtime during expansions.
Q2: How does the robotics system improve overall performance?
A: Each library is equipped with 4 or 8 robots working in parallel to provide a multithreaded solution. This design reduces queuing during peak workloads. Additionally, as you scale, more robotics are integrated to keep performance ahead of requirements.
Q3: What is the benefit of the centerline architecture?
A: The centerline architecture places drives in the center of the library, which alleviates robot contention. This setup allows robots to travel 1/3 to 1/2 the distance required by competing systems, significantly improving cartridge-to-drive performance.
Q4: Can the StorageTek SL8500 support mixed media and different system environments?
A: Yes. It features flexible partitioning and Any Cartridge Any Slot technology for seamless mixed media support, allowing you to share the system across multiple environments, including mainframe and open systems.
Q5: How scalable is the StorageTek SL8500 system?
A: The system offers industry-leading scalability. You can connect up to 10 library complexes to handle increased workloads and future data growth without disruption.
Q6: What environmental savings does the StorageTek SL8500 offer?
A: The StorageTek SL8500 provides eco savings by requiring 50 percent less floorspace compared to alternative solutions, which also translates to reduced power consumption and cooling requirements.