Remote Storage Device Support

Remote Storage supports all 4mm, 8mm, and DLT tape devices supported by Removable Storage. Because Remote Storage supports only a single media type, a device cannot be a mixed media device.

Kernel-Level Drivers

Remote Storage utilizes Windows 2000 kernel-level drivers to support the management of tape devices. The Microsoft Certified device drivers provide the backbone of device support for Remote Storage.

Sharing Libraries with External Applications

Remote Storage cooperatively shares storage libraries with external applications using a common media management facility such as Removable Storage. A simple media management facility exists within Remote Storage that is usable by other applications.

Minimally, Remote Storage supports nonconcurrent library sharing with external applications. Specific device slots can be designated as in use by an external application.

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