PivotStor AP Series

The PivotStor AP Series tape libraries provide reliable, automated data protection for organizations that require affordable unattended data protection, and have outgrown the capabilities of entry-level tape autoloaders. Offering cost effectiveness not available in most tape autoloaders, you can more easily free-up valuable IT resources, further minimize human error, backup more data quickly, and generate offsite archive copies of your critical data to meet your growing data retention requirements, and reinforce your business continuity plan.

PivotStor AP Series rack-mountable tape libraries are available in LTO3 or LTO4 models with the flexibility of either Fibre Channel (FC), SAS or SCSI/LVD connectivity. They come out of the box ready to be installed and connected to either a server or SAN, and they feature an easy-to-use operator control panel (OCP) and a web browser-based remote management user (RMU) interface to execute setup and diagnostics, check library status, operations and logs, and upgrade firmware.

PivotStor Smart Architecture
PivotStor AP Series Rack-mount Tape Libraries incorporate several unique design architectures that ensure the highest levels of robotics, precision and reliability. These design architectures are:

PivotSense™
PivotSense™ is a light-sensing design architecture used by the PivotStor robotics to position accurately with the magazine cartridge slot. This technique eliminates the need to calibrate the robotics mechanism.

PivotSecure™
PivotSecureTM is a dual-armed cartridge carrier technology that secures the cartridge during load and fetch operations. This is a more reliable method of fetching a cartridge than the standard single-hook mechanism that twists the cartridge while pulling it, making it more likely to slip.

PivotSure™
PivotSureTM is a motor-driven gear design that precisely aligns robotic tracking and positioning. It provides a more reliable, trouble-free operation than belts and pulleys.

The AP Series is available in three configurations:

2U rack-mount configuration
2U models can hold up to 24 tapes in two magazines, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 38.4TB, and is ideal for customers who are moving from direct-attach tape drives or tape autoloaders.

4U rack-mount configuration
4U models can hold up to 48 tapes in 4 12-slot magazines, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 76.8TB.

8U rack-mount configuration
8U models can hold up to 96 tapes in 8 12-slot magazines, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 153.6TB.

Included with the AP-Series tape library is mounting hardware, power cords, interface cable (SAS and SCSI/LVD) and the PivotStor Tape Management CD (all models). And PivotStor BalanceCare Service starts with a 1-year, advance replacement limited warranty as standard with every PivotStor AP Series Tape Library, with installation and service contract warranty options available for every model.

4U and 8U Expansion Modules Coming Soon
PivotStor AP Series 4U and 8U Expansion Modules will be available in second half of CY2008. These new additions to the AP Series product family will essentially double the existing slot-count to installed 4U (48-slots) and 8U (96-slots) configurations. The expansion modules will support LTO Ultrium cartridges and additional LTO tape drive requirements to allow AP Series users an affordable upgrade path to their continuously growing data protection requirements.

TL2000 2U Tape Library Family
PivotStor automated data protection simplifies the ever-expanding need for business continuity and data retention. It's the essential choice for organizations with requirements that can no longer be managed with direct-attach tape drives and tape autoloaders

• Superior Value
• Automated Backup
• Uncompromising Reliability
• Remote Management
• Easy to Install and Upgrade
• Flexibility Fits the Need

The PivotStor TL2000 2U LTO Tape Library is ideal for businesses or departments that need dependable data protection and reliable data retention in an easy-to-use backup/archive solution. The TL2000 product family is designed with the flexibility of LTO Ultrium drive format and interface support to fit the customer's need, and the ability to easily increase their backup capabilities and data throughput by purchasing a second LTO-3HH drive or by upgrading to an LTO-4 FH (FC or SCSI LVD) or LTO-4HH (SAS) drive and doubling their capacity. And the PivotStor TL2000 is an easy out-of-the-box experience. Tape cartridges can be very easily inserted, or removed, through the mailslot without removing the entire left-side 12-slot tape cartridge magazine.

Total compressed data storage capacity ranges from 19.2 TB (LTO-3HH or LTO-3FH) to 38.4 TB (LTO-4HH or LTO-4FH). Compressed data transfer rates range from 432 GB per hour with a single LTO-3HH drive, 864 GB per hour with two LTO-3HH drives, 576 GB per hour with a single LTO-3FH or LTO-4HH drive, and 864 GBs per hour with a single LTO-4FH drive.

The TL2000 is available in several models depending on choice of LTO Ultrium drive: either a single or dual LTO-3HH drive with a SCSI or SAS interface, a single LTO-3FH with either a FC or SCSI interface, a single or dual LTO-4HH drive with a SAS interface, or LTO-4FH drive with a FC or SCSI interface. All models include two (2) 12-slot tape cartridge magazines (left-side with mailslot and right side). Available accessories include customer-installable LTO-3HH (SAS or SCSI LVD) or LTO-4HH (SAS) drives and additional 12-slot tape cartridge magazines.

Each TL2000 2U Tape Library family also includes industry-leading standard features such as a remote management user interface, a rack-mount kit, an ethernet cable, and a bar code reader. The TL2000 features a standard 1-year advance replacement warranty. Optional 1-year or 3-year warranty upgrades/extensions, and onsite installation are available.

TL4000 4U Tape Library Family
PivotStor automated data protection simplifies the ever-expanding need for business continuity and data retention. It's the essential choice for organizations with requirements that can no longer be managed with direct-attach tape drives and tape autoloaders

• Superior Value
• Automated Backup
• Uncompromising Reliability
• Remote Management
• Easy to Install and Upgrade
• Flexibility Fits the Need

The PivotStor TL4000 4U Tape Library family provides both timesaving and cost-saving capabilities by automating both backup, restore and archiving functions. The user can install tape cartridges into the library and set the backup software to the optimal schedule for their organization.

The TL4000 product family is designed with the affordable scalabilty of LTO Ultrium drive format and interface support in mind. With the ability to easily upgrade their backup and archive solution to up to four LTO-3HH or LTO-4HH drives, or up to 2 LTO-4, or LTO-3, full-height tape drives

Total compressed data storage capacity ranges from 38.4 TB (LTO-3HH or LTO-3FH) to 76.8 TB (LTO-4FH or LTO-4HH). Compressed data transfer rates range from 432 GBytes per hour per LTO-3HH drive, 576 GBytes per hour per LTO-3FH or LTO-4HH drive, and 864 GBs per hour per LTO-4FH drive.

The TL4000 is available in several standard models depending on choice of LTO Ultrium drive: either a single or dual LTO-3HH drive (customer upgradeable to four LTO-3HH drives) with a SCSI or SAS interface, a single or dual LTO-4HH drive (customer upgradeable to four LTO-4HH drives) with a SAS interface, a single or dual LTO-3FH with either a FC or SCSI interface, or LTO-4FH drive with a FC or SCSI interface. All models include four (4) 12-slot tape cartridge magazines (left-side with mailslot). Available accessories include customer-installable LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-3HH, LTO-3, LTO-4HH and LTO-4) and additional 12-slot tape cartridge magazines.

Each TL4000 4U Tape Library family also includes industry-leading standard features such as a remote management user interface, a rack-mount kit, an ethernet cable, and a bar code reader. The TL4000 features a standard 1-year advance replacement warranty. Optional 1-year or 3-year warranty upgrades/extensions, and onsite installation are available.

4U Expansion Modules Coming Soon
4U Expansion Modules (AP-TL4000EX) will be available in second-half of CY2008. This addition to the AP Series TL4000 will essentially double the existing slot-count to installed 4U (48-slots) to 96-slots, doubling compressed (2:1) data protection with LTO-4 tape cartridges to 153TB. AP-TL4000EX expansion modules will support LTO Ultrium cartridges and additional LTO tape drive requirements to allow AP Series users an affordable upgrade path to their continuously growing data protection requirements.

TL8000 8U Tape Library Family
PivotStor automated data protection simplifies the ever-expanding need for business continuity and data retention. It's the essential choice for organizations with requirements that can no longer be managed with direct-attach tape drives and tape autoloaders

• Superior Value
• Automated Backup
• Uncompromising Reliability
• Remote Management
• Easy to Install and Upgrade
• Flexibility Fits the Need

PivotStor TL8000 8U tape libraries meet a wide range of continually growing data storage requirements including data retention compliance, backup, archive and disaster recovery for medium to large organizations. The TL8000 product family is designed with a high degree of scalability by providing the customer to upgrade their solution onsite with up to four (4) LTO-3HH/LTO-4HH tape drives or up to four (4) LTO-3/LTO-4 full-height drive in a compact 8U design.

Total compressed data storage capacity ranges from 76.8 TB (LTO-3HH or LTO-3FH) to 153.6 TB (LTO-4HH or LTO-4FH). Compressed data transfer rates range from 432 GBytes per hour per LTO-3HH drive, 576 GBytes per hour per LTO-3FH or LTO-4HH drive, and 864 GBs per hour per LTO-4FH drive.

The TL8000 is available in several standard models depending on choice of LTO Ultrium drive: either a single or dual LTO-3HH drive (customer upgradeable to four LTO-3HH drives) with a SCSI or SAS interface, a single or dual LTO-4HH drive (customer upgradeable to four LTO-4HH drives) with a SAS interface, a single or dual LTO-3FH with either a FC or SCSI interface (customer upgradeable to four LTO-3FH drives), or LTO-4FH drive with a FC or SCSI interface (customer upgradeable to four LTO-4FH drives). All models include eight (8) 12-slot tape cartridge magazines (left-side with mailslot). Available accessories include customer-installable LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-3HH, LTO-3, LTO-4HH and LTO-4) and additional 12-slot tape cartridge magazines.

Each TL8000 8U Tape Library family also includes industry-leading standard features such as a remote management user interface, a rack-mount kit, an ethernet cable, and a bar code reader. The TL8000 features a standard 1-year advance replacement warranty. Optional 1-year or 3-year warranty upgrades/extensions, and onsite installation are available.

8U Expansion Modules Coming Soon
8U Expansion Modules (AP-TL8000EX) will be available in second-half of CY2008. This addition to the AP Series TL8000 will essentially double existing slot-count to installed 8U (96-slots) to 192-slots, doubling compressed (2:1) data protection with LTO-4 tape cartridges to 307TB. AP-TL8000EX expansion modules will support LTO Ultrium cartridges and additional LTO tape drive requirements to allow AP Series users an affordable upgrade path to their continuously growing data protection requirements.

TL7000 Tape Library Upgrade and Accessory Family
PivotStor automated data protection simplifies the ever-expanding need for business continuity and data retention. It's the essential choice for organizations with requirements that can no longer be managed with direct-attach tape drives and tape autoloaders

• Functional integrity tested (FIT) with AP Series Libraries
• Affordable upgrade solutions
• Uncompromising Reliability
• Easy to Install Customer Upgrades

PivotStor TL7000 tape library upgrade drives and accessories meet the customers need to scale their backup and archive solution to fit their expanding data storage and shrinking backup windows. It includes upgrade/add-on drives, additional tape cartridge magazines, redundant power supplies, and interface cables.