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Sun StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System

From $195,830. (US)

The powerful Sun StorageTek SL8500 modular library system delivers unprecedented value through reliability, consolidation, cost-savings and extreme scalability. Big business is adopting the Sun StorageTek SL8500 modular library system as a replacement for scads of small, single-platform tape libraries. The cost savings, increased reliability, and easy unlimited scalability would be enough. But more important, it is the smart choice for the coming decade of explosive data growth.

The intent of the power calculator is to provide guidance for estimating the electrical power consumption and heat dissipation for the tape library system. This data represents a typical tape library system functioning in a normal operating environment. It should not be used to calculate power or HVAC requirements. Instead, please use the appropriate site planning guide to allow for proper allowances.

You MUST allow electrical and cooling headroom for unforeseen circumstances, component upgrades, and increased workloads. 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. For precise results, actual measurements based upon the exact HW/SW/Environmental conditions are recommended.

Actual workload and its fluctuations
Ambient temperature
Cooling patterns
Humidity
Power management settings

NOTE that the power consumption calculator for the SL8500 is for ONE SL8500 unit, which expands from 1,500 to 10,000 slots. For the maximum capacity of 70,000 slots, which can be achieved via pass-through, you will need to create a power calculation configuration for each of the SL8500 libraries (up to 7) as each library will vary.

Configure your Power Consumption for your SL8500 Tape Library now!

POWER CONSUMPTION FOR 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 requries 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

Item	Idle Power	Max Power
Total Power of System (Watts)	(estimated)	(estimated)
Total Power of System (BTU/HR)	(estimated)	(estimated)

Legal Notice: This calculator is subject to change without notice and is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Sun Microsystems does not make any representations regarding the use, validity, accuracy or reliability of the tool. The entire risk arising out of the use of this tool remains solely with the customer. In no event shall Sun Microsystems be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or other damages, even if Sun is negligent or has been advised of the possibility of such damages, arising from use of the tool or the information provided herein.