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Multiple Server Connections to Tape Drive Configuration

The tape drives on the StorageTek ACSLS library can be distributed among several Arcserve Backup servers to maximize backup and restore efficiency, as shown in the following illustration:

Illustrating how tape drives can be distributed among several CA ARCserve Backup servers

Note: In configurations where more than one tape drive is connected to a Arcserve Backup server, both tape drives must use media of the same type.