GST’s media duplication controller provide hardware-level copy and copy/verify operations.

The Big Picture

• Off-line copying with no server resources.
• Copy provides image copy of recorded tape.
• Copy/Verify provides image copy and verify of recorded tape.
• Mixed media support.
• Multiple library/autoloader support.
• Utilizes PCI-X (Ultra 160) Technology.
• Supports LVD SCSI tape devices directly.
• Supports Fibre Channel and HVD SCSI tape devices via our bridges.

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GST Media Duplication Controller is part of the Commander™ family and provides a variety of unique capabilities that are not commonly found in tape backup systems: Off-line copy/verify and an LCD Display Panel for operators.

The Media Duplication Controller supports a wide variety of tape drives and libraries. They connect natively with LVD (low voltage differential) SCSI connections, and with Fibre Channel (FC) and HVD (high voltage differential) SCSI through our BridgeLink™ family of bridges.

Model overview

GST’s Media Duplication Controller is available in three interfaces. Each interface corresponds to a controller-to-tape drive configuration shown below:

Low Voltage Differential (LVD). Maximum SCSI negotiation of 320MB/s; the total controller-to-storage peripheral connectivity is 12 meters.

High Voltage Differential (HVD). Maximum SCSI negotiation of 40MB/s; the total controllerserver-to-storage peripheral connectivity is 25 meters.

Fibre Channel (FC). 2Gbit fibre interface.

Benefits

Copy Operation – The copy operation provides a means of producing an image copy of a recorded tape. The copy function is performed off-line and requires no system resources.

Copy/Verify Operation – The copy/verify operation provides a means of producing an image copy and verify of a recorded tape. Again, this operation requires no system resources.

Multiple media duplication– Multiple copies of one source tape can be created. After the end of a copy or copy/verify the source will copied to another target.

Autoloader Duplication – Multiple copies of source/target tapes can be performed unattended. After the end of the first copy or copy/verify the Media Duplication Controller will copy the next set of source/target tapes.

Utilize PCI-X (Ultra 320) Technology – Take advantage of newer, faster SCSI technologies as they become available. The Ultra 160 standard delivers a transfer rate of 160 MB/second and replaces earlier SCSI versions: Fast Wide SCSI (20 MB/sec.) and Wide Ultra SCSI (40 MB/sec.).

Features

Mixed media support – Copies can be performed from different media types. Support includes AIT, SAIT, LTO, SDLT, DLT, 8mm, Magstar MP, Magstar, 1/2", and SLR.

device flexibility – Copies can be performed from stand alone drives, autoloaders, and libraries.

LCD Display Panel – Real-time operator information is provided by the multi-function LCD Display Panel that continuously displays status of drives, robotics and state of the backup operation.

Convenient Drive Interface – RS232 interface for updating firmware and optimizing drive performance.

Service and Support – A variety of support programs provide installation and onsite service; includes GST’s Accelerated Ship Program (GASP) to get replacement units on the scene rapidly.

Warranty – Purchase price includes a built-in manufacturer’s warranty of three years.

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