Dynamic tape storage library for data management

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9242796
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14481945

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Embodiments of the present invention provides systems for a tape library shelf. In one embodiment, a tape library shelf is disclosed including a chassis, which contains tape cartridge slots for storing one or more tape cartridges. The tape library shelf includes at least one tape drive module, a control unit, and a moving device coupled to the chassis. The moving device is operatively connected to the control unit to move the chassis according to instructions received from the control unit.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krick, Frank Ockenheim, DE 73 447
Muehge, Thorsten Budenheim, DE 63 407
Rueger, Erik Ockenheim, DE 182 727
Wendler, Daniel P Schlangenbad, DE 2 13

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