The TL891 Mini-Library series provides automated backup and restore capabilities within the departmental secondary storage market. The TL891 provides a modular approach that enables the configuration of a custom solution as well as offers scalability from 700 GB to 6.3 TB. The TL891 base module can be configured with one or two DLT 35/70 (TZ89) library-ready drives for throughput of 5 MB/sec or 10 MB/sec (native) and offers 10 data slots for a capacity of up to 700 GB. The TL891 base module is offered as either a rack mount or tabletop configuration.

The TL891 product line includes three distinct modules: a TL891 Base Module, a Mini-Library Expansion Module, and a Mini-Library Data Module.

The TL891 Base Module can be configured with 1 or 2 Compaq DLT 35/70 drives, for a throughput of 5 MB/sec or 10 MB/sec (native) and offers 10 data slots for a capacity of up to 700 GB. The TL891 base module is offered as either a rack mount or tabletop configuration.

The Compaq Mini-Library Expansion Module can be easily added to the TL891 (rack mount version only), enabling multiple TL891 modules to share data cartridges and work as a single virtual library. Aside from providing multiple unit capability, the DLT Expansion module provides 16 additional data slots for an additional 1.1 TB of capacity.

The Compaq Mini-Library Data Module can be added to provide additional capacity. The Mini-Library Data Module is similar to the Expansion Module but does not act as a master robotic controller. This module includes 16 data slots (no drives), for an additional 1.1 TB of capacity. With the introduction of the DLT Data Module, the customer can custom configure a TL891 based library solution which is extremely price effective.

The TL891 products use the same Compaq Mini-Library Expansion Module as the TL881. This module can be easily added to the TL891 (rack mount version only) to enable multiple TL891 modules to share data cartridges, working as a single virtual library. Aside from providing multiple unit capability, the Mini-Library Expansion module provides an additional 16 data slots for an additional 1.1TB of capacity.

The performance specifications for the TL891 product offering can address over 65 percent of the current secondary storage market (DLT libraries

The TL891 offers 700 GB to 6.3TB of automated DLT backup and restore for mission-critical data running on Windows NT, NetWare, Tru64 Unix and OpenVMS operating environments. It is the only mini-library device fully qualified by Compaq to run behind both the ProLiant and AlphaServer product families. The TL891's scalable performance and capacity, using multiple TL891 modules, allows for customized configurations enabling customers meet specific backup and restore requirements. The solution can also be easily expanded in the field with the purchase of additional modules.

 

• Supports one or two DLT 35/70 (TZ89) drives for native transfer rates up to 36 GB/hr in a single module


• Stores up to 700 GB of data capacity (using 2:1 compression) in a single module


• Field-scalable modular design can be configured up to 6 modules for a maximum configuration of 90 slots (6.3 TB in capacity) or 10 DLT 35/70 (TZ89) drives (up to 180 GB/hr).


• High robotic reliability with half million mean swaps between failure backed by a 3-year product warranty


• Compact form factor offers high capacity per rack "U". Single module fits into 4U rack space


• User-friendly LCD push-button panel controls user intervention, set-up, control and failure status


• Compatible with major O/S and ISV software products


• Easy bulk loading and offsite data storage using 10-cartridge removable magazine


• Easily serviced drives and robotic unit


• Can be used to backup multiple servers/databases within a single manageable unit


• Enables shorter backup windows with high throughput capability


• Compatible with wide variety of end user installations (operating systems, application software, platforms)


• Maximizes use of valuable rack space


• High reliability equates to less downtime


• Library can be managed from a remote site through Compaq Insight Manager


• Does not require special training to operate


• Removable data magazine enables customers to meet off-site storage requirements


• Provides investment protection through scalable modular design


• Multi-modular configuration offers redundancy for manual failover capabilities