Magnetic tape reading and storing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a magnetic tape reading and storing device, which comprises a magnetic tape driver and a server host integrated with a computer mainboard, an SCSIHBA expansion card is inserted on the computer mainboard, the SCSIHBA expansion card is connected with the magnetic tape driver, the server host is connected with a router control panel, the server host is connected with a display, and the display is connected with the computer mainboard. The display is a touch display, an inner-layer protective shell made of an acrylic material is arranged outside the tape driver and the server host, an outer-layer protective shell made of an ABS material is arranged outside the inner-layer protective shell, the conversion from a computer mainboard bus to an SCSI is realized by adopting an SCSIHBA expansion card, the communication of a hardware level is ensured, and the device is highly integrated and is convenient to use. The magnetic tape driver is simple in structure, small in size and easy to carry, when the magnetic tape driver is used, the magnetic tape driver only needs to drive the magnetic tape, magnetic tape data can be read and written by connecting the server host, operation is simple, other auxiliary equipment is not needed, great convenience is brought to magnetic tape use, the use threshold of the magnetic tape driver is greatly lowered, and the magnetic tape driver can be used in various use scenes and complex environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of computer hardware, and particularly relates to a tape reading and storage device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of modern information technology, traditional cloud service platforms and network storage devices use disk storage. Reading disk data or storing data on disks depends on a stable network connection, and it is difficult to be used normally in areas with low network coverage. The cost of disk array storage devices is relatively high, and they are not suitable for large-scale and long-term data storage. Disk storage devices have poor reliability in extreme environments such as high temperature, high humidity, shock resistance, and fire prevention, and are prone to data loss. At the same time, disks are insufficient in data encryption and redundancy protection, and it is difficult to ensure the high security of data.

[0003] Tapes use tape arrays as the main data storage medium, and have advantages such as low cost, long-term data storage performance, and high storage density. The storage capacity of a single tape can reach 12TB, and the storage time can be as long as 30 to 50 years. Therefore, the tape storage solution will help solve the data storage problems caused by low network coverage in old, young, remote, and poor areas.

[0004] Currently, in tape reading, special tape reading devices such as tape drives are usually required. The tape drive contacts the tape through a magnetic head, senses the magnetic signals on the tape, and converts them into electrical signals, which are then processed and decoded through relevant circuits and computer systems to restore the original stored data. However, currently, computers are not equipped with reading devices that can convert the electrical signals obtained from tape drives into readable data. The tape data reading process is troublesome, and dedicated circuits and systems need to be equipped, which brings great inconvenience to tape data storage and reading. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a tape storage and reading device that is convenient to read and carry.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A tape reading and storage device includes a tape drive and a server host integrated with a computer motherboard. An SCSI HBA expansion card is plugged into the computer motherboard, and the SCSI HBA expansion card is connected to the tape drive.

[0008] Further, the computer motherboard includes a CPU with a minimum configuration of Intel i5 4th generation, 8G of memory, a 128G SSD hard disk, and a 400W modular power supply.

[0009] Further, the computer motherboard is an X86 architecture Mini-1TX motherboard.

[0010] Further, the tape drive model is LTO-8.

[0011] Further, an inner protective shell made of acrylic material is provided outside the tape drive and the server host.

[0012] Further, an outer protective shell made of ABS material is provided outside the inner protective shell.

[0013] Further, a router control board is connected to the server host.

[0014] Further, a display is connected to the server host.

[0015] Further, the display is a touch display.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The present utility model highly integrates the tape drive and the server host, making it smaller in volume and more portable. Since the tape drive only supports the SCSI protocol, while the computer motherboard generally does not have the SCSI protocol, an SCSI HBA expansion card is used to achieve the conversion from the computer motherboard bus to SCSI, ensuring communication at the hardware level. When reading and writing tape data is required, only the tape drive needs to drive the tape, and the tape data can be read and written by connecting to the server host. The operation is simple and no other auxiliary devices are required, bringing great convenience to the use of the tape, greatly reducing its usage threshold, and being applicable to a variety of usage scenarios and complex environments.

[0018] Further, a display is connected to the server host of the present utility model, and the user can perform visual operations through the display. Local or remote access to the tape content can be achieved through simple click operations, enabling the user to randomly read and write the tape like operating a hard disk, greatly improving the user experience, and also greatly improving the usability of tape storage, making tape storage better adapt to various different operating environments and usage scenarios.

[0019] Further, the present utility model selects a router motherboard as the local area network device for constructing the user device and the server. The user can achieve wired and wireless external access through the way of wired network access or WiFi access, enabling the entire device to be used in more scenarios.

[0020] Further, the inner protective shell of the present utility model uses acrylic material, which is lightweight and strong, and at the same time has characteristics such as weather resistance, chemical resistance, environmental protection, and insulation, and can centrally manage and effectively protect the server host and tape drive inside it.

[0021] Furthermore, the outer protective shell is made of ABS material, which has excellent chemical resistance and thermal stability, enabling the entire device to have waterproof, shockproof, and fireproof properties. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation Modes

[0023] The following further elaborates on the present utility model with specific embodiments, which is an explanation rather than a limitation of the present utility model.

[0024] As Figure 1 shown, the hardware part of the present utility model includes a tape drive, a server host, an SCSI HBA expansion card, and a power data cable. The server host includes a computer motherboard, adopting an X86 architecture Mini-1TX motherboard, whose minimum configuration is an Intel i5 4th generation CPU, 8G of memory, a 128G SSD hard drive, and a 400W modular power supply. The tape drive adopts an LTO-8 tape drive, and the LTO-8 tape drive supports LTFS technology. At the same time, LTFS is compatible with multiple platforms such as Linux and Windows, enabling better connection between the tape drive and the server host, facilitating tape data access and reading. The tape drive is connected and communicates with the server host through an SCSI HBA expansion card. Since the tape drive only supports the SCSI protocol, while the server host generally does not have the SCSI protocol, the tape drive cannot be directly connected to the server host. Insert an SCSI HBA expansion card into the expansion slot of the computer motherboard of the server host. The conventional definition of an SCSI HBA is an I / O adapter that connects the host I / O bus and the computer memory system. The SCSI HBA card realizes the conversion from the motherboard to SCSI. The tape drive is then connected to the SCSI HBA card. The SCSI HBA card serves as a bridge connecting the tape drive and the server host, for realizing communication between hardware levels. When in use, only need to connect the server host to the reading and writing device, and then can easily read and write the tape content without other auxiliary devices. This method simplifies the tape data reading operation and improves the convenience of user use.

[0025] The server host is connected to a router and a display. The router is used to build a local area network between the user device and the server. Users can access externally in a wired or wireless manner through wired network access or WiFi access. The display is a touch screen display, which is used to realize data display and user interaction. Users only need simple click operations to randomly read and write the tape just like operating a hard drive, greatly improving the user experience.

[0026] A first protective shell is provided outside the hardware part. The first protective shell is made of acrylic material which is lightweight and strong, and has characteristics such as weather resistance, chemical resistance, environmental protection, and insulation, so that all hardware devices can be centrally managed and protected. An outermost protective shell made of disaster-resistant and durable ABS material is provided outside the first protective layer, so that the whole device has waterproof, shockproof and fireproof performances, ensuring the use stability of the device in extreme environments.

Claims

1. A magnetic tape reading and storage device, characterized in that, It includes a tape drive and a server host integrated with a computer motherboard. A SCSI HBA expansion card is plugged into the computer motherboard, and the SCSI HBA expansion card is connected to the tape drive. A router control board is connected to the server host, and a display is connected to the server host. The display is a touch display. An inner protective shell made of acrylic material is provided outside the tape drive and the server host, and an outer protective shell made of ABS material is provided outside the inner protective shell.

2. The magnetic tape reading and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The computer motherboard includes a minimum configuration of an Intel i5 4th generation CPU, 8G of memory, a 128G SSD hard drive, and a 400W modular power supply.

3. The magnetic tape reading and storing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The computer motherboard is an X86 architecture Mini-1TX motherboard.

4. The magnetic tape reading and storing device according to claim 1, wherein The model of the tape drive is LTO-8.

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