Tape library

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In computer storage, a tape library (sometimes called a tape silo or tape jukebox) is a storage device which contains one or more tape drives, a number of slots to hold tape cartridges, a barcode reader to identify tape cartridges and an automated method / robot for loading tapes. These devices can store immense amounts of data.

Smaller tape libraries with only one drive and robot are known as autoloaders.

List of Tape library manufacturers:

• ADIC (acquired by Quantum in 2006)
• IBM: TS3310, 3582, 3583, 3584, 3494
• Overland Storage
• Quantum Corp.
• Spectra Logic Corporation
• StorageTek (Acquired by Sun in 2005)
• Sun StorageTek: L25, L100, L180, L500, L700, Sun StorEdge L8500.
• Tandberg Data: StorageLibrary T40 (acquired Exabyte)