The L180 tape library from StorageTek® provides cost-effective data protection and archiving for mid-sized, distributed, open systems environments. It is an ideal solution for consolidating manual backup operations into an automated solution. You can reduce business risk and be confident that accurate and complete backups will occur as planned, without human intervention.
Choosing the right drive technology for your specific business application is easy with the L180. The library supports a variety of drives, allowing it to be used as either a high performance data repository or long-term storage for infrequently accessed data. And the L180 supports StorageTek’s VolSafe® secure media technology to help meet your compliance needs.
Increase reliability and availability
Maximize uptime for all of your tape operations — minimize planned and unplanned outages. Tape drives, fans and power supplies are hot-swappable. Uninterrupted and redundant power supplies are available. No routine maintenance is required. These characteristics help the L180 provide superior reliability and less downtime for open systems environments.
Take advantage of new application opportunities
The L180 integrates with disk solutions via Application Storage Manager® (ASM) software to “serve up” the archive data your users and customers need. It helps reduce the cost of storing archive data while meeting your access requirements. New opportunities for retaining customers and acquiring new ones can help drive business revenue and make IT a strategic contributor to business successes.
Simplify management
The L180’s intelligent software monitors and collects key library statistics. Web-based access allows easy remote monitoring.
Improve performance for backup and archiving applications
The L180 has throughput rates as high as 2.88 terabytes per hour, giving you the speed you need to accelerate backup, restore and archiving. But it’s not just raw speed that matters. The L180’s advanced management software helps you complete backup and archive operations successfully.
Increase flexibility
The L180’s Any Cartridge Any Slot™ technology allows you to seamlessly mix drive technologies. You can easily select the right data protection or archiving technology for the right application. Choose among fast-access T9840, high-capacity T9940 or mid-range LTO/SDLT drives.
Protect your IT investments
The L180 can grow when you need it to, making it a flexible long-term solution for your business. Capacity ranges from 84 to 174 slots and the library can be used in heterogeneous environments.
Increase value with exceptional storage services
StorageTek’s Professional Services can help you make the most of your investment in L180 technology. Baseline Implementation Services facilitate execution in non-ACSLS environments and help integrate your new library into your existing backup operations. In addition, StorageTek offers a higher-level consulting service if your implementation needs go beyond this level.
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