Yes the ADIC mailbox slots can be configured as storage OR mailslot. You
are right NOTE that is OR "not AND." /ALE

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legato NetWorker discussion 
> [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On Behalf Of Fields, David
> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 10:34 AM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: [Networker] SCALAR 100 Mailbox Options?
> 
> We use a Dell 136T, which is a OEM Scalar 100, with a 
> slightly different firmware.  I don't know if the Adic model 
> behave the same, but there are some quirks with the 12 slot 
> mailbox that you should check into.  Namely, the mailbox 
> slots can be configured for use as either a mailbox for 
> importing/exporting tape, or they can be configured as 
> 'storage slots', meaning you can use them as actual slots.  
> You can't switch between the two without rebooting the 
> library.  If you need more slots for tapes, then you're stuck 
> opening the door.  
> 
> You could always try to find one of the mailboxes on e-bay, 
> if you can buy from there.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legato NetWorker discussion 
> [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On Behalf Of Albert 
> Eddie Contractor AFRPA CIO/IT
> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 10:09 AM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: [Networker] SCALAR 100 Mailbox Options?
> 
> We bought a SCALAR 100 last year, took us forever to get the 
> thing running well.
> 
> When the SCALAR 100 was purchased (before I got here) they 
> bought the 1 slot mailbox. Bordering on worthless. I know 
> they sell a 12 Slot mailbox the cost for that thing is like $10k.
> 
> I think it is crazy to sell it for that much, but the 
> alternative is to open the door and perform the massive tape 
> swaps manually.
> 
> The problem with the manual tape swap is every time I have 
> opened that door, I ended up with a service call where they 
> ended up replacing LTO2 drives. Yes I know that doesn't make 
> sense, but we are a 100% repair rate every time I open the door.
> 
> The other option is to live near the scalar 100 and swap 
> tapes out almost all day. Needless to say I don't want to do that.
> 
> Any thoughts beyond the obvious SPEND THE $10k?
> 
> Semper Fidelis, /ALE
> 
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