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Philips Blackjack 21 Tape Library
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BLACKJACK 21's - Affordable Library Entry
Philips Laser Magnetic Storage brings you BLACKJACK 21, the first
of a family of automated tape libraries. BLACKJACK 21 brings the
most advanced library functionality to life at an affordable price suited
to UNIX and network users. It packs into a small footprint 21 tape cartridges
plus one additional cartridge, either used for cleaning or data. BLACKJACK
21 is flexible by being available in rackmount, desktop, and standalone
configurations. This innovative tape library allows you to choose the high
performance tape technology and number of drives that fit your needs, today
and in the future. BLACKJACK 21 supports the popular DLT, IBM compatible
36-track, and Philips LMS¹ new backward compatible NCTP drive technologies.
The convenience and cost effectiveness of BLACKJACK 21's three removable
7-cartridge magazines for data set management are exciting industry firsts
for a library with BLACKJACK 21's low cost. Philips LMS' innovative
mass storage leadership provides you SmarterChoices with
BLACKJACK 21 winning performance and value.
Tape Technology Choices With Investment Protection
Rest comfortably, your library investment is protected with BLACKJACK
21. You are never left behind as capacity and performance increase
with new generations of supported high performance tape technologies. Simply
field upgrade your BLACKJACK 21 library with the latest drive, and
you are back in the fast lane with higher capacity and performance. NCTP
in BLACKJACK 21 truly differentiates Philips' library solutions
from those of other vendors. BLACKJACK 21 provides significantly
faster transfer rates and capacities than any drive in its price range.
SmarterChoices for your changing requirements in selecting or upgrading
to the best tape technology.
Full Library Functionality
The technology packed in BLACKJACK 21's small size, affordable price, and simplicity of use, does not compromise functionality. The mighty BLACKJACK 21's has all the power and functionality of the largest libraries:
Magazine Loading For Easy Data Management
The BLACKJACK 21 contains three removable 7-cartridge magazines. The
magazine design allows you to speed-load/unload seven cartridges at a time
for managing large, multiple data sets. Removable magazine software support,
available with many UNIX and network application packages, allows unlimited
off-the-shelf category management. Removable magazine use is very popular,
but has only been available in the largest libraries until now. Anyone
who organizes data sets or performs a recovery will appreciate this convenient
handling and time saving feature. SmarterChoices for ease of automation.
Priority Input/Output Cartridge Access Port
Express delivery of a special tape to or from your library is easy with
the cartridge access port (CAP). A single cartridge can be inserted into
the library to perform a specific function or job and then removed through
either front panel or host control. SmarterChoices for your convenience.
Office Environment
BLACKJACK 21 was designed for office use. It has no special requirements
for power, scheduled maintenance, or environment. It's small footprint
fits easily on a desktop, in a compact rack, or in a standalone configuration.
SmarterChoices in configuration flexibility.
Field Upgrade Capability
When your performance and capacity needs increase, field upgrade the
BLACKJACK 21 with additional or higher capacity drives. When your
tape drive technology introduces a higher capacity/performance drive, you
will never be left behind. Simply field upgrade your 36 track, NCTP, or
DLT drives and you are back up with the best of them. Philips LMS designed
BLACKJACK 21 with your changing needs in mind. SmarterChoices
in planning for the future.
Popular Platform and Application Compatibility
BLACKJACK 21 automates and manages the increasing demands of
back-up, restore and archival storage across the full range of popular
platforms. BLACKJACK 21 is compatible with most UNIX operating systems
such as Sun, HP, IBM AIX, SGI, as well as IBM AS400, networks, and mainframes.
It's mighty design is perfectly suited to network host, client server and
mainframe applications. BLACKJACK 21 also emulates the popular EXB
440/480 command set for compatibility to a wider range of independent software
vendors. More SmarterChoices.
Bonus Cleaning Cartridge Or Data Slot
Adding to the function and convenience of the three 7-cartridge magazines,
Philips LMS included an extra slot. Depending upon your needs, this bonus
slot can be used to hold the cleaning cartridge or to add the capacity
of an additional data cartridge. Scheduled drive cleaning with specific
models greatly enhances your drive's performance as well as data integrity.
All without user intervention. SmarterChoices in capacity and maintenance.
SmarterChoices with Philips
Philips LMS BLACKJACK 21 tape libraries are available through
major OEMs and authorized value added distributor and reseller channels.
These channel partners provide application solution integration, finance
options, and flexible maintenance support. Philips LMS, a Philips Electronics
North America Company, has been producing mass storage tape and optical
products for over a decade. As the market share leader in 1/2-inch small
form factor 36-track tape, as well as 12-inch optical drives and libraries,
Philips LMS delivers high performance products that meet today's market
demands. Philips LMS consistently leads the industry with innovative product
development, ISO quality certified state-of-the-art manufacturing operations
and unmatched technical product support.
| Number of cartridge slots | 21 cartridges removable plus 1 fixed cleaning (or data) slot |
| Number of drives | 1 or 2 TD3610 drives (36-track)
1 or 2 Philips NCTP drives(36-track) 1 to 4 DLT drives |
| Magazines | 3 removable, 7-cartridges each |
| Barcode | Standard 8 character, modified 3 of 9 |
| Cleaning cartridge | 1 cartridge |
| Interfaces | SCSI-2 Fast, supports 68 pin Wide Connection
Future fibre channel arbitrated loop |
| Mounting | Standalone or standard 19" rack |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| MTBF | 60,000 hours |
| MCBF | 1 million exchanges |
| MTTR | 25 minutes |
| Number of Drives | Native Capacity @ 22 cartridges | |
| DLT | ||
| DLT 4000 | 1,2,3, or 4 | 440 GB |
| DLT 7000 | 1,2,3, or 4 | 770 GB |
| Half Inch: | ||
| 36-track TD3610 | 1 or 2 | 16.8 GB |
| NCTP | 1 or 2 | 440 GB |
| Height | 17.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches |
| Depth, library only | 23.5 inches |
| Depth with NCTP 1 | 30 inches |
| Depth with TD3610 | 30 inches |
| Depth with DLT drive | 23.5 inches |
| Weight, library only | 75 lb. |
| Move medium average time | 6 seconds (3 min, 12 max.) |
| Barcode scan/magazine | 30 seconds |
| Exchange rate | 220-300 depending upon tape technology |
| UL, cUL, TUV-GS,CE,
International EMC, FCC Class B (in process) |
| HTCE Product ID #H21P894 |