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dave@imax.imax.com (Dave Martindale) writes:

>I'm looking for a device that will feed an Exabyte drive with a series
>of tapes in sequence (so I don't have to come in to work at 3AM when
>the drive runs out of data).  I only need sequential feeding, not
>random access.

>I've found two devices that seem suitable.  The EXB-10 is a 10-tape
>robotic-arm mechanism made by Exabyte.  The mechanism is capable of
>random access, and there is a "10i" version that provides random
>access, but the "10" is a cheaper sequential-access version.

>The other is the ACL-600, from a company called Automated Cartridge
>Libraries.  Its mechanism is sequential-only: the input tapes just sit
>in a gravity-feed stack, and tapes are dropped into an output bin after
>being read.  Whenever the drive door opens, the mechanism extracts the
>tape, drops it in the out bin, allows another tape to gravity-feed from
>the input bin, and then closes the door.  It's something like half the
>price of the EXB-10.

>What I really care about is reliability.  The ACL-600 is mechanically
>simpler, but depends on gravity for some things - it could end up being
>less reliable.  If anyone has real-world experience using either one
>of these devices, please send me mail about your impressions (good AND bad).
>I'll summarize the responses.

>Also, if you know of other devices that perform this function and cost less
>than $4000 or so, please let me know about them.

>	Dave Martindale
>	dave@imax.com


We have had good luck with the 10i.
We can sell you one (without a box) for $3,504.00.


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