NetBackup robot types
A robot is a peripheral device that moves tape volumes into and out of tape drives. NetBackup uses robotic control software to communicate with the robot firmware.
NetBackup classifies robots according to one or more of the following characteristics:
The communication method the robotic control software uses; SCSI and API are the two main methods.
The physical characteristics of the robot. Library refers to a large robot, in terms of slot capacity or number of drives.
The media type commonly used by that class of robots. HCART (1/2-inch cartridge tape) is an example of a media type.
The table lists the NetBackup robot types that are supported in release 11.2, with drive and slot limits for each type.
To determine which robot type applies to the model of robot that you use, see the NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server - Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List for your release.
Table: NetBackup robot types in release 11.2
| Robot type | Description | Drive limits | Slot limits | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACS |
Automated Cartridge System |
1680 |
No limit |
API control. The ACS library software host determines the drive limit. |
|
TLD |
Tape library DLT |
No limit |
32000 |
SCSI control. |
Note:
The user interface for NetBackup may show configuration options for the peripheral devices that are not supported in that release. Those devices may be supported in an earlier release, and a NetBackup primary server can manage the hosts that run earlier NetBackup versions. Therefore, the configuration information for such devices must appear in the user interface. The NetBackup documentation may also describe the configuration information for such devices. To determine which versions of NetBackup support which peripheral devices, see the NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server - Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List.