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Mechanisms: link 4 large vendors of libraries, mention existence of smaller ones
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=== Libraries === |
=== Libraries === |
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These drives are frequently packaged into external desktop enclosures or carriers that fit into a robotic tape library. |
These drives are frequently packaged into external desktop enclosures or carriers that fit into a robotic tape library. |
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As of 2025, large automated tape libraries are available from IBM,<ref>[https://www.ibm.com/solutions/tape-storage (IBM) Tape storage solutions]</ref> [[Spectra Logic]],<ref>[https://spectralogic.com/products/tape-solutions/ (SpectraLogic) Automated tape libraries]</ref> Oracle [[StorageTek]],<ref>[https://www.oracle.com/storage/tape-storage/ (Oracle) StorageTek tape libraries]</ref> and Quantum (formerly [[Advanced Digital Information Corporation|ADIC]]).<ref>[https://www.quantum.com/en/products/tape-storage/ (Quantum) Scalar Tape Libraries]</ref> Smaller libraries and autochangers are available from other vendors too, though many are rebranded "OEM" units. |
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[[file:Ibm3584.PNG|thumb|left|IBM 3584 tape library with LTO-1 (Ultrium) tapes visible]] |
[[file:Ibm3584.PNG|thumb|left|IBM 3584 tape library with LTO-1 (Ultrium) tapes visible]] |
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[[file:ADIC Scalar 100 tape library.jpg|thumb|center|upright|ADIC Scalar 100 [[tape library]] interior]] |
[[file:ADIC Scalar 100 tape library.jpg|thumb|center|upright|ADIC Scalar 100 [[tape library]] interior]] |
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