PlASMON 5.25-inch Optical Automation Technology

PlASMON
5.25-inch Optical
Automation
Technology
plasmon— The new standard in 5.25-inch optical storage automation
Wide range of library configurations and storage capacities—
2 to 12 drives for storing 580GB to 5.8 TB of data
Available with the latest 14x drives with new 9.1GB cartridges
for the lowest cost-per-gigabyte stored
Supports rewritable and WORM technology with backward
media compatibility
Unmatched scalability and options for customer flexibility
High-performance library architecture and patented robotics
Enhanced features: automatic robotics calibration, hot swappable
drives, bar code scanner, 10-slot bulk magazine and redundant
power supplies
Industry-leading reliability with MSBF of >3.8 million
Industry-leading warranty
Automation supports standard 5.25-inch half-height
drives and media
Multiple connectivity options available
An absolutely proven storage technology
Storing More of your digital world.™
RELIABILITY
Plasmon takes 5.25-inch automated storage to heightened levels of sophistication. The reliability required of
24 x 7 x 365 environments has fostered tremendous feature and functionality enhancements in Plasmon’s new
5.25-inch optical automation technology. The result is a new standard in reliability over competitive automation—
a significant increase in data availability and more efficient serviceability.
AVAILABILITY
By design, Plasmon’s 5.25-inch Optical Libraries offer an inherently reliable architecture, which translates to the
highest data availability in your 24 x 7 x 365 storage environment. It will regularly and routinely perform as it was
designed to perform. In addition, the platform architecture was designed not only to be very reliable, but with
on-line serviceability and library data availability.
SCALABILITY
Plasmon’s 5.25-inch Optical Libraries are designed for future drive and capacity expansion. These scalable
systems protect your technology investment while keeping pace with your increasing storage demands.
With multiple models offering different drive and slot configurations, a system can be tailored for your current
needs and upgraded as your business and storage requirements grow. Using the latest 14x magneto-optical
drives with 9.1 GB media, Plasmon’s 5.25-inch Optical Libraries offer the highest storage capacity at the lowest
cost per gigabyte.
The 5.25-inch media is impervious to the contaminants of the outside
world, making it virtually indestructible. It is encased in a durable
enclosure that protects it from dirt and scratches. This media is
offered with either Rewritable or WORM technology and is
rated to last more than 30 years.
banking
& finance
AbsoluteLY.
5.25-inch Magneto-Optical Technology
Plasmon 5.25-inch Optical Product Features
Plasmon’s 5.25-inch Optical Libraries are an ideal
storage solution for data-intensive applications requiring nearline access speeds around the clock. Utilizing
new and improved 14x magneto-optical drive technology and support for 9.1GB media, these libraries offer
greater capacity, better data availability and increased
reliability over competing optical technologies. The
technology is best suited for fast and reliable data
access, data archiving and multi-user network
environments —— especially if a WORM solution is
needed. WORM media is unalterable and rated to last
30 years or more, making it the technology of choice for
long-term data archival.
Plasmon’s 5.25-inch Optical Libraries utilize nextgeneration technology to provide features and
functionality enhancements that set a new standard for
system reliability, availability and performance:
10-Slot Bulk Magazines: allows fast and easy import to
and export of media from the library one to ten pieces
at a time.
Plasmon 5.25-inch Optical Libraries
Stepper (Brushless) Motors: for maximum performance,
life and reliability.
Plasmon’s 5.25-inch Optical Libraries offer a range of
options with disk slot counts ranging from 64 to 638,
storing from 580GB to 5.8 TB of data, respectively. Easy
field expansion provides significant increases in data
capacity to protect your technology investment.
Plasmon offers the industry’s widest range of products
with patented robotics and high-performance drive
technology. Plus, forward and backward media compatibility allows you to easily integrate a Plasmon
Library into your existing operation.
Hot Swappable Drives: allows the Library to remain online and fully functional should a drive need replacing.
Bar Code Scanner: provides state-of-the-art bar code
technology to manage media inventory for both internal and external data archival.
Robotics Auto-Calibration: automatically aligns the
robotics for reduced wear of mechanical and electrical
components, reduced contamination within the Library
and elimination of complex manual adjustments.
Open/Closed Loop Cooling: exhausts electronics heat
from the library and controls the media air temperature
without introducing contaminants to drive/media
system for superior data integrity.
Redundant Power Supplies: guarantees unimpeded
supply of power to the Library.
Remote Library Management: allows the remote query of
a Library’s status to further enhance library availability
and management.
e-trading
science
& research
medical imaging
legal casework
Are You Ready
for UDO?
Ultra Density Optical
(UDO), the next generation of
5.25-inch optical technology, will
significantly increase disk capacities
beyond the current 9.1 GB. UDO
will be introduced at 40GB per disk,
with a roadmap leading up to 120GB
per disk. Plasmon’s G-Series
automation technology has been
developed to optimally leverage the
advanced technology of U DO drives
and media.
Plasmon Enterprise Library G438/G638
Available with 4, 6, 10 or 12 (14x) drives
and 438 or 638 disk slots.
Storage capacities range from 4.0TB to 5.8TB
of data using 9.1GB storage disks.
Plasmon Enterprise Libraries
G164 and G238
Available with 4, 6 or 10 (14x) drives and
164 or 238 disk slots. Storage capacities
range from 1.5TB to 2.2TB of data using
9.1GB storage disks.
Plasmon Mid-Size Libraries
G64 and G104
Available with 2 or 4 (14x) drives and
64 or 104 disk slots. Storage capacities range
from 580GB to 950GB of data using
9.1GB storage disks. Available in stand-alone or
19" rack mount versions.
telecommunications
& broadcasting
national &
international
government
records imaging
& archiving
insurance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS —PLASMON 5.25-INCH OPTICAL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
14x 5.25-inch Magneto-Optical Libraries
Library:
Mid-Size Libraries
G64
G104
G164
Maximum Number of Disks
Maximum Capacity
Number of Drives
Picker Type
Average disk exchange time (sec)
64
580GB
2 or 4
dual
5.5
164
1.5TB
4 or 6
dual
6.1
Reliability (MSBF)
> 3,800,000
104
950GB
2 or 4
dual
5.5
Enterprise Libraries
G238
G438
238
2.2TB
4, 6 or 10
dual
6.2
G638
438
4.0TB
4, 6 or 10
dual
6.3
638
5.8TB
6, 10 or 12
dual
6.4
Library Dimensions and Weight
Library:
G64
G104
G164
G238
G438
G638
Height:
Length:
Width:
Weight (no media):
42.0 in
29.0 in
17.5 in
240 lbs
42.0 in
29.0 in
17.5 in
240 lbs
69.7 in
35.6 in
27.2 in
420 lbs
69.7 in
35.6 in
27.2 in
426 lbs
69.7 in
35.6 in
34.3 in
533 lbs
69.7 in
35.6 in
41.3 in
639 lbs
Shipping Dimensions and Weight
Library:
G64
G104
G164
G238
Expansion
Module
Height:
Length:
Width:
Weight:
57.0 in
46.0 in
29.0 in
340 lbs
57.0 in
46.0 in
29.0 in
340 lbs
81.0 in
44.0 in
38.0 in
630 lbs
81.0 in
44.0 in
38.0 in
636 lbs
72.0 in
33.0 in
16.0 in
150 lbs
(inches)
(inches)
(inches)
(lbs)
(inches)
(inches)
(inches)
(lbs)
Drive Specific Information*
Drive Type
Drive Buffer Size
Media Compatibility
Rotational Speed
Maximum User Data Transfer Rate
Maximum User Data Transfer Rate
Maximum User Data Transfer Rate
Maximum User Data Transfer Rate
Maximum User Data Transfer Rate
Access Times/Average (1/3 full stroke)
* Specifications are drive specific.
9.1GB (14x) Magneto-Optical
8MB
read/write: 9.1GB, 8.6GB, 5.2GB, 4.8GB, 4.1GB, 2.6GB (MO and LIMDOW),
2.3GB; read: 1.3GB, 1.2GB, 650MB, 600MB
3,300RPM
9.1GB (4096ss)
6.14MB/second
8.6GB (2048ss)
5.84MB/second
(2048ss)
5.07MB/second
(1024ss)
4.79MB/second
(512ss)
3.69MB/second
25msec
Library Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Non-Operating Temperature
Non-Operating Humidity
10 to 32 oC (50 to 9 0 o F)
10% to 90% RH, Non-Condensing
-30 to 60 o C (-22 to 140 o F)
10% to 95% RH, Non-Condensing
Library Interface
LVD or SE (Auto-Sensing)
SCSI 2 and SCSI 3 Compliant
68-pin High Density Female Connector
Voltage
Power Consumption
Drive Quantity
Watts (typical)
Plasmon’s Family of 5.25-inch Optical Libraries
100-240VAC; 50/60 Hz
Library
Certifications
G64
G104
G164
G238
G438
G638
2
120
4
150
4
160
6
195
10
270
12
310
Safety: UL1950, cUL950, EN60950, IEC950
Emissions: FCC Class A, C ISPR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A
Immunity: EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
CE Compliant
Plasmon is ISO 9001 certified
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Plasmon, Inc.
U.S. Sales &Marketing Headquarters
9625 West 76th Street
Eden Prairie, MN 553 44
Tel: 800-451-6845
Fax: 952-946-4141
sales@plasmon.com
www.plasmon.com
071301-3
Plasmon Data Ltd.
European Sales &Marketing Headquarters
Whiting Way, Melbourn
Hertfordshire, SG8 6EN
Tel: +44 (0) 1763 262963
Fax: +44 (0) 1763 264444
sales@plasmon.co.uk
www.plasmon.co.uk
Plasmon, Inc.
4425 ArrowsWest Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 8 0907
Tel: 719-593-7900
Fax: 719-593-4597
sales@plasmon.com
www.plasmon.com