The PivotStor AP Series tape libraries provide reliable, automated data protection for organizations that require affordable unattended data protection, and have outgrown the capabilities of entry-level tape autoloaders. Offering cost effectiveness not available in most tape autoloaders, you can more easily free up valuable IT resources, further minimize human error, backup more data quickly, and generate offsite archive copies of your critical data to meet your growing data retention requirements, and reinforce your business continuity plan.

PivotStor AP Series rack-mountable tape libraries are available in LTO3 or LTO4 models with the flexibility of either Fibre Channel (FC), SAS or SCSI/LVD connectivity. They come out of the box ready to be installed and connected to either a server or SAN, and they feature an easy-to-use operator control panel (OCP) and a web browser-based remote management user (RMU) interface to execute setup and diagnostics, check library status, operations and logs, and upgrade firmware.

The AP Series is available in 2U, 4U or 8U rack-mount configurations. 2U models can hold up to 24 tapes in two magazines, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 38.4TB, and is ideal for customers who are moving from direct-attach tape drives or tape autoloaders. 4U models can hold up to 48 tapes in 4 12-slot magazines, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 76.8TB. Finally, the 8U models can hold up to 96 tapes in 8 12-slot magazines, with a compressed capacity capability of up to 153.6TB.

In addition to the standard one-year advance replacement product warranty, which accompanies all PivotStor products, PivotStor customers may select from a rich offering of tiered hardware support plans to meet a variety of budget and availability requirements. These include onsite installation services for AP Series TL2000, TL4000 or TL8000 Tape Libraries and AP Series TL7000 upgrade/add-on tape drives, as well as, onsite service contracts for 9-hour x 5-day or 24-hour x 7-day x 365-day options, with next business day (NBD) or 4–hour response times.