Base Module

The Base Module contains the main hardware components of the library. One Base Module is required per library.

The Base Module is a 3U rack mounted unit. Each library must contain a Base Module at the top of the library. A single Base Module is the smallest library configuration.

The Base Module ships with:

  • Front control panel
  • Two 15-slot tape magazines (left and right)
  • Standard Mailslot with four tape slots (firmware version 2.25, and later, supports a 19 slot Expanded Mailslot configuration)
  • Robot
  • Power supply (with an option to add a second power supply)
  • Tape drive (with an option to add a second drive)
  • Accessory kit containing rail components, attachment hardware, and labels

The rear of the Base Module contains an Ethernet port for remote management and nine USB Type A ports to connect to Expansion Modules.