SG0-001 · Question #3
Which of the following is the difference between a Tape Library and a Tape Auto-loader?
The correct answer is B. A Tape Library supports multiple tape drives.. The primary distinction between a tape library and a tape auto-loader is that a tape library supports multiple tape drives, enabling parallel operations, while an auto-loader typically has only one drive.
Question
Which of the following is the difference between a Tape Library and a Tape Auto-loader?
Options
- AA Tape Library supports a tape access door.
- BA Tape Library supports multiple tape drives.
- CA Tape Library supports a tape robot.
- DA Tape Library supports multiple tapes.
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(22 responses)- B95% (21)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
The primary distinction between a tape library and a tape auto-loader is that a tape library supports multiple tape drives, enabling parallel operations, while an auto-loader typically has only one drive.
Both tape libraries and tape auto-loaders typically feature an access door or mail slot for loading and unloading individual tapes.
A tape library is characterized by its ability to support multiple tape drives, allowing for concurrent backup or restore operations and providing greater scalability and throughput than an auto-loader. This multi-drive capability is key to its higher performance and flexibility for larger environments.
Both tape libraries and tape auto-loaders utilize an internal robotic mechanism (a 'tape robot') to move tapes between storage slots and drives automatically.
Both tape libraries and tape auto-loaders are designed to store and manage multiple tapes, distinguishing them from single-tape drives.
Concept tested: Tape storage hardware - tape library vs. auto-loader
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