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StorageTek TimberWolf® 9738 tape library

 

The StorageTek TimberWolf® 9738 tape library is an affordable, flexible solution for growing multi-platform storage environments.

  • Attaches to almost any platform. Keep the same storage platform even if you merge, acquire or change environments.
  • Plan for growth. Flexible, high-capacity storage featuring 30 cartridge slots and up to three StorageTek 9840 tape drives, allowing for as much as 600 GB (uncompressed) storage, or 1.8 TB (compressed, 3:1).
  • Access data in seconds. Specifically designed to pair with the high-performance StorageTek 9840 tape drive, the 9738 tape library is designed for speed, performance and reliability.  
9738 Specifications
 

 
Functional Data
Number of Cartridge Slots
30

Number of Drives
Up to three StorageTek 9840 Tape Drives

 
 
Uncompressed
Compressed (3:1)
Library Capacity
(30 slots)
600 GB
1.8 TB

Library Throughput
(3 drives)
108 GB/hr
324 GB/hr
 

 
Media
9840 (cartridge capacity 20 GB uncompressed)

Average cartridge access time
Four seconds

Audit time
Less than one minute

Robotics control
SCSI-2 media changer command set, single-ended or differential (selectable in field)

Bar code reader
Standard, camera-based vision system

Calibration
Automatic (cells, drives and cartridge access port)

Drive cleaning
Automatic, library or software initiated

Cartridge access port
Standard, single-cartridge capacity

Control panel
User-friendly configuration and diagnostic controls, status display and viewing window

Serviceability
In-rack service; key components are customer-serviceable; hot swappable drives*; RS-232C port for diagnostics and software upgrades
*(without affecting library operation; channel integrity must still be maintained)

Reliability
MEBF
(Mean Exchanges Between Failures)
1,000,000

MTBF
(Mean Time Between Failures)
70,000 hours (full operation, all components)

MTTR
(Mean Time To Repair)
Less than 30 minutes

Physical Data
Dimensions:
W x H x D in. (cm.)
19.0 x 17.5 x 28.6 (48.3 x 44.5 x 72.6)

Weight
(library only)
110 lbs (49 kg)
 

 
Environmental Data
Operating
Storage
Transit
Temperature
°F +59 to +90
°F +50 to +104
°F -40 to +140
°C +15 to +32
°C +10 to +40
°C -40 to +60
Humidity
20% to 80%
10% to 95%
10% to 95%
Wet bulb
(Max., non-cond.)
°F +85
°C +29
°F +95
°C +35
°F +95
°C +35
Altitude
-250 to 10,000 feet (-76 to 3,050 meters)
 

 
Power Source
Power input
100-127 & 200 -240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz single phase

Power consumption (max)
Library (max)
1.0A @ 120V, 0.5A @ 240V, 410 BTU/hr

9840 drive (each)
1.0A @ 120V, 0.5A @ 240V, 410 BTU/hr
 

 
Agency Certifications
Safety
CSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 950-M93
UL standard 1950, Third Edition; EN60950
TUV Rheinland to EN 60950, latest edition including latest amendment

Emissions
FCC #47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A; VCCI Class A
European Union CE emissions standards (EN55022, Class A)
AS/NZS 3548:1995 (Australia, N.Z.); ICES-003 (Canada)

Immunity
European Union CE immunity standards
AS/NZS 4252.1:1994 Generic Immunity Standard
 
 
   

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