We are using an STK 9710 (which I think is fundamentally the same as a
9714) with 5 DLT drives, and it is superb.
So far it appears to even outperform our 9710's with 3490 drives!

Be aware that to fully use it, you need the STK ACSLS software and the
Adsm Enhanced Server code.
(Some resellers don't make that clear when you order the box.)

And read the instructions in the Enhanced Server README file CAREFULLY.
That is the information you use to configure the 9710 to ADSM.


> ----------
> From:         Steven Bridge[SMTP:ccaasub AT ucl.ac DOT uk]
> Sent:         Wednesday, June 11, 1997 10:10 AM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      Use of DLT tape libraries
>
> We are in the process of putting up ADSM on an AIX 4.1 machine and are
> currently considering our choice of tape library. We have decided upon
> a two DLT drive model and would be interested in hearing any comments
> from existing users of any of the following libraries as used in
> conjunction
> with ADSM :
>
> StorageTek 9714
> ATL 520 Series ( 2/28 or 2/52 )
> TTi Q2
> ADIC Scalar ( 2/18, 2/24, 2/48 or 2/58 )
>
> Any comment, even 'use it, no problems' are gratefully received. It's
> nice
> to have an idea how many, if any, are being used in anger.
>
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>  Steven Bridge     Systems Group, Information Systems Division
>                           University College London
>  email: s.bridge AT ucl.ac DOT uk                   tel: +44 171-380 7777
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