SK0-003 · Question #184
A tape library can be defined as which of the following?
The correct answer is B. A modular tape backup system containing multiple drives, tapes, and connections.. A tape library is a modular, automated system that contains multiple tape drives, tape cartridges, and robotic mechanisms to manage and store data.
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A tape library can be defined as which of the following?
Options
- AA way to catalog tapes after a tape backup to easily identify and retrieve data.
- BA modular tape backup system containing multiple drives, tapes, and connections.
- CA database consisting of all backups performed and the contents of each backup.
- DAn offsite storage facility to house tapes in case of a disaster for easy site recovery.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B91% (29)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
A tape library is a modular, automated system that contains multiple tape drives, tape cartridges, and robotic mechanisms to manage and store data.
A way to catalog tapes is usually part of backup software that interfaces with the tape library, not the physical tape library hardware itself.
A tape library is a hardware device designed for automated storage and retrieval of tape cartridges, typically comprising multiple tape drives, a robotic arm to load and unload tapes, and numerous slots for storing the tape media. This system is crucial for large-scale backup and archival operations.
A database consisting of backup contents is typically managed by backup software and is distinct from the physical tape library hardware that stores the tapes.
An offsite storage facility is a physical location where backup media are stored for disaster recovery, separate from the active tape library hardware used for backup and restore operations.
Concept tested: Definition of a tape library
Source: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ts3500-tape-library?topic=library-introduction
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