Library Characteristics
98 ESL E-Series Tape Library User’s Guide
Physical specifications and requirements
Table 17 and Table 18 provide dimensions and other physical characteristics of
the library unit.
Table 17: Physical characteristics
Table 18: Interfaces
Note: For HP StorageWorks FC Interface Controller specifications, refer to the
documentation that shipped with your controller.
Library Dimensions and Weight
Width 30 in. (76 cm)
Depth 48 in. (122 cm)
Footprint 30 x 48 in. (76 x 122 cm)
Height 75 in. (191 cm)
Weight Fully loaded library: 1350 lbs. (612 kg)
Drives: 13.5 lbs. (6.12 kg) each
Cartridges: 7.7 oz. (2.18 kg) each
Tape Drives and Cartridges
Tape Drives, Max. No. Up to 24 tape drives
Cartridges, Max. No. 630 SDLT tapes/712 Ultrium tapes
Host to Library Interfaces
Software SCSI-2 medium changer command set
Power Input
Power cord 1 or 2 standard US C19 to NEMA L6-20P rated at 250
VAC and 16 amps
Host to Tape Drive Interface
Software SCSI-2
