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autoloader

(1) Software that performs input tasks such as copying the OS and related programs into memory (RAM), which is often an instance of a virtual machine. An autoloader may also input a group of files into memory. See virtual machine and load.

(2) A mechanical device that takes an optical disc, magnetic disk or tape cartridge from a storage location and inserts it into the drive. Also called an "autochanger," it is the robotic part of a tape or disk library. See tape library, disk library, CD-ROM changer and CD-ROM server.


The REV Autoloader
Iomega's removable REV disks came in a 10-disk library, called the "REV Autoloader." (Image courtesy of Iomega Corporation.)
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The AutoLoader provides manufacturers with a wide array of benefits including the following: reduced labor to load, sort and handle cores; non-stop, uninterrupted production; reduced injury liability; increased, reliable productivity; and improved operating efficiencies with less staff.
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Tandberg Data Corporation (OSE:TAD), a leading global supplier of backup and archiving technologies, today announced the availability of the LTO-3 Half-Height (LTO-3 HH) drive throughout North America in the Exabyte StorageLoader[TM] LTO, the industry's first 1U tape autoloader with LTO-3.
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With Exabyte's new SMB class of autoloaders, small- and medium-sized businesses can finally enjoy the same benefits as larger enterprises, such as increased reliability and fully automated backup," stated Kerry Brock, Vice President of Marketing, Exabyte.
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