When mapping tape application workloads to the SL8500 rails, a maximum of one workload
assigned to each rail.
A.
True
B.
False
Explanation:
The SL8500 is not just another library. Each SL8500 has four separate rails or
Library
Storage Modules (LSMs) that work together in parallel.
There can also be two robots
operating concurrently on each rail. This architecture offers extremely flexible and
scalable configurations that can simplify automated tape applications.
Instead of distributing cartridges and tape drives evenly across all the rails, look at it from
a business perspective and logically configure each individual rail to meet your specific
needs and business requirements. Allocate separate tape application workloads to specific
LSMs (rails).
StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System, Best Practises, Configuring the Library
for Performance