In computer storage, a tape library (sometimes called a tape silo or tape jukebox) is a storage device which contains one or more tape drives, a number of slots to hold tape cartridges, a barcode reader to identify tape cartridges and an automated method / robot for loading tapes. These devices can hold immense amounts of storage.

Smaller tape libraries with only one drive and robot are known as autoloaders.

List of Tape library manufacturers:

• ADIC (to be acquired by Quantum)
• IBM: TS3310, 3582, 3583, 3584, 3494
• Overland
• Quantum Corp.
• Sun Microsystems: Sun StorEdge L25, Sun StorEdge L100, Sun StorEdge L180, Sun StorEdge L500, Sun StorEdge L700, Sun StorEdge L8500. Sun acquired STK in 2005.
• Spectra Logic Corporation
• Tandberg Data: StorageLibrary T40

Computer storage

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