HP E Series User Manual page 132

RS-232C Short for Recommended Standard-232C, a standard interface approved by the Electronic
Industries Association (EIA) for connecting serial devices. This standard is for asynchronous
transfer between computer equipment and accessories. Data is transmitted bit by bit in a serial
fashion. The RS-232 standard defines the function and use of all 25 pins of a DB-25 type
connector.
slot The location in the library in which a tape cartridge is stored. Also called cell.
slot database The cartridge and slot records collected by the EML inventory.
storage cell See slot.
suspension cable One of four cables used to raise and lower the table.
table assembly A component of the robotics unit that carries the picker assembly vertically among the library
modules.
tape cartridge A container holding magnetic tape that can be processed without separating the tape from the
container.
The library uses data and cleaning cartridges. These cartridges are not interchangeable.
tape drive An electromechanical device that moves magnetic tape and includes mechanisms for writing
and reading data to and from the tape.
tape drive assembly An interface to control/monitor tape drive operation.
U A measure of chassis height. 1U in rack measurement is 44.45 millimeters (1.75 inches).
Circuit card assemblies using the cPCI standard use the Eurocard range of circuit card sizes,
where 3U cards are 100 x 160 mm (3.94 x 6.3 inches) and 6U cards are 230 x 160 mm
(9.187 x 6.3 inches). The HP StorageWorks Interface Manager card is considered 4U wide
with dimensions of 161.9 x 157.3 mm (6.4 x 6.2 inches).
wrist A component of the hand assembly that rotates the hand horizontally.
World Wide Name A 64-bit integer that identifies a Fibre Channel port.
(WWN)
132 Glossary