LTO Devices on the HP3000
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LTOs will operate on all supported MPE/iX operating systems, but because of
throughput limitations are only supported on FW-SCSI interfaces, and only
supported with a single unit per FW-SCSI adapter.
LTOs operate in "streaming" mode, which requires a constant flow of data to
the unit. Interrupting this unit (for slow I/O or waiting on resources) causes
the unit to stop, back up, and reposition itself -- a VERY slow operation. So
you REALLY want to ensure that your LTO can be fed a quick stream of data if
you're at all interested in a speedy backup operation.
*additional information needed
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