The powerful StorageTek SL8500 modular library system delivers unprecedented value through reliability, consolidation, cost-savings and extreme scalability. It's the eco-friendly choice to meet your most insatiable data storage demands.

The intent of the power calculator is to provide guidance for estimating the electrical and heat loads for typical operating conditions. It should not be used to calculate power or HVAC requirements. Instead, please use the appropriate site planning guide to allow for proper allowances.

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POWER CONSUMPTION FOR StorageTek SL8500 TAPE LIBRARY

Item Quantity Notes
Base Library Robotic package(s)
Each package includes 4 robots, one CAP, and single library power supply.
Additional Robot(s)
Add an additional four robots per package
Additional Cartridge Access Port (CAP)
Add up to an additional one CAP per package
Safety Door
Each package can support up to one Safety Door
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Each package requires one ECM which includes HBC, HBT, LIB/LIA and 2 fans
Operator Panel
Each package can support up to one optional Operator Panel
Internal Network Ethernet Switch
Each package requires one Internal Network Ethernet Switch
Pass Through Port(s) (PTP)
Each package can support up to four Pass Through Ports
Rack Space Module(s)
Each package can support up to four Rack Space Modules (subject to actual loading)
Tape Drive Trays
Note: Tape Drive Tray includes library-to-drive controller card (HBD), drive DC-to-DC power supply, fans (if applicable), and the drive itself.
T9840
Select number of Tape Drives (Min 0, Max 64 Total per package)
T9940
Select number of Tape Drives (Min 0, Max 64 Total per package)
T10000
Select number of Tape Drives (Min 0, Max 64 Total per package)
LTO
Select number of Tape Drives (Min 0, Max 64 Total per package)
SDLT
Select number of Tape Drives (Min 0, Max 64 Total per package)
   
 
Sample Results
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Idle Power
Max Power
Total Power of System   (Watts)
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Total Power of System   (BTU/HR)
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Notices and Disclaimers

You MUST allow electrical and cooling headroom for unforeseen circumstances, component upgrades, and increased computational loads. Please allow for worst-case power conditions. Actual power consumption will vary from the sample workload used in the power calculator. These include, but are not limited to, the factors below. Each of these factors may cause significant differences in power consumption:

  • Actual workload and its fluctuations
  • Ambient temperature
  • Cooling patterns
  • Excessive inlet temperature
  • Humidity
  • Operating systems features
  • Power management settings

The "Max Operating Power (35°C)" results shown represent the power consumption measurements with CPUs at 100% utilization and with DE3 Disk Trays at 35C° ambient temperature. The "Typical Power" results represent power consumption measurements taken when system booted and stabilized, yet running at minimal utilization. Sample results shown are representative of measurements taken with room temperatures below 25°C. System power can vary depending upon hardware/software configurations and environmental conditions. For precise results, actual measurements based upon the exact hardware/software/environmental conditions are recommended.

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