Saad,
The optional Convenience Input/Output Station feature is available for inserting or
ejecting cartridges without interrupting the normal automated operations.
You have three options:
1) No Convenience Input/Output Station
2) A 10-cartridge Convenience Input/Output Station feature (reduces the overall
library cartridge capacity by 30 cartridges).
3) A 30-cartridge Convenience Input/Output Station feature (reduces the overall
library cartridge capacity by 80 cartridges).
The best manual for yr case is the following:
Title: Magstar 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide
Document Number: GA32-0279-11
My recommendation is:
If you have off-site and DR requirements functions in a daily basis then you need at
least the 10-cartridge I/O Station. The 3494 library can grow really big... I don't
know yr installation but if you have a large 3494 installation
with frequent tape I/Os then you should consider the 30-cartridge I/O Station.
Good Luck.
Othonas
Saad Al-Sakran wrote:
> Hi...All
> we are planning to have Magstar Tape library 3494. We have an option to have it with
>I/O station or not...please if any one know an online documentation about I/O Station
>and its features and cababelities please send me the url.
>
> Best Regards
> Saad Al-Sakran
> LAN Administrator
> KFSH
