SCSI Storage Devices
An AEM-8 System always requires a primary SCSI storage device and may require one or more additional devices for split media support, cartridge tape support or internal copy/backup. Because of the variety of SCSI products available, all AEM SCSI devices must be defined separately from the AEM.
The primary storage device is a hard drive. The drive may be in a fixed internal mounting or in a removable drive canister.
Note: As of December 2005, 50 pin drive models (DRV-45 and DRV-45R) have been discontinued as the 50 pin drive bays and canisters to support them are no longer available. All current AEM models use 80 pin hard drives as primary storage devices in both fixed and removable enclosures (DRV-45 and DRVM-45R). Drives are not interchangeable. Existing AEMs may be retrofit to support the 80 pin drives. Contact your Arraid Representative for details.
Magneto-Optical drives have proven an excellent choice to store the removable portion of a split media emulation or to replace the cartridge tape in a mixed media emulation. These drives and media have the durability to perform well for many years. MO devices are only available for fixed mounting.
Internal Options
The standard AEM-8 has no internal options. Multi-Volume Support and Disk-to-Disk Copy are already included.
External Options
- Interface Cables
- Mounting Shelf
Contact your Arraid Representative for advice and assistance in selecting AEM-8 Devices.