1 About the SL150 Library

Oracle's StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library is a scalable, rack-mounted, modular automated tape library.

• Base Module
• Expansion Module
• Mailslot
• Magazine
• Robot
• Remote Interface
• Front Touch Screen
• Tape Cartridges (Media)
• Tape Drives
• Library Specifications
• Networking and Host Communication
• Software that Supports the SL150
• SL150 Marketing Part Numbers

The SL150 library has two module types: the Base Module and Expansion Modules. Each module has two drive slots and stores up to 30 tapes in two 15-slot magazine (one on the left side and the other on the right side). Additionally, a four slot mailslot resides in the Base Module for importing or exporting tapes. The library must have one Base Module and can contain up to 14 Expansion Modules.

Figure 1-1 Base Module and Two Expansion Modules (Front View)

Illustration Legend:

• 1 - Base module (Module 1)
• 2 - Expansion module (Module 2)
• 3 - Left cartridge magazines
• 4 - Right cartridge magazines
• 5 - Front control panel
• 6 - Mailslot

Figure 1-2 Base Module and Expansion Modules (Rear View)

Illustration Legend:

• 1 - Base module (Module 1 label is on the rear panel of the module)
• 2 - Expansion modules (a label with the module number is on the rear panel)
• 3 - Robot lock (knob-type)
• 4 - Tape drive tray
• 5 - Power supply
• 6 - Module controller