Dynamic tape storage library for data management

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provides systems for a tape library shelf. In one embodiment, a tape library shelf is disclosed including a chassis, which contains tape cartridge slots for storing one or more tape cartridges. The tape library shelf includes at least one tape drive module, a control unit, and a moving device coupled to the chassis. The moving device is operatively connected to the control unit to move the chassis according to instructions received from the control unit.

主权项

1. A tape shelf module comprising:
a chassis, the chassis having a plurality of tape cartridge slots for storing one or more tape cartridges; at least one tape drive module physically coupled to the chassis, wherein the at least one tape drive module is configured to read tape cartridge data from the one or more tape cartridges; a control unit operatively coupled to the chassis, the control unit configured to manage an inventory of the one or more tape cartridges; and at least one moving device physically coupled to the bottom of the chassis, the at least one moving device being operatively connected to the control unit to move the entirety of the chassis in at least two directions, according to instructions received from the control unit.