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Cartridge Access Port
A CAP is the location where you add cartridges to or remove cartridges from an
LSM without interrupting normal cartridge mounts and dismounts by the robot
assembly. The CAP is located on the right front door.
The CAP array can remain in place so that you can insert cartridges into or
remove cartridges from the individual cells. Or, you can remove the top screw
from the array, lift the array out, load all the cells, and slide the array back into
the CAP.
For detailed procedures, refer to
"Operating the LSM" in Chapter 3, "Operating the LSM."
Drives
The cartridge is placed into the drive for data read or write operations. The
A4845A can contain three types of drives: DLT4000, DLT7000 and 9840.
Multiple drive types are not allowed in a single library.
The maximum number of drives is ten. The drives are numbered 0 to 9, with 0
at the bottom.
Note: Some software might number the drives from 1 to 10.
For specific drive information, refer to your drive publications.
LSM Safety Features
Safety features are incorporated into the LSM. If the front doors to the LSM are
opened, electrical interlocks remove power from the robot assembly.
Behind the right front door, covers are placed over the card and the power
distribution units (PDUs) to prevent you from coming into contact with the
hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics.
Controlling Software
Controlling software, within the customer server, requests tape read/write
operations to the drives and robotic move operations for the LSM robotic
components. The software determines where the cartridge is located by
tracking the VOLSER and cell location during audits, then allocates which drive
receives the cartridge. For specific information, refer to your software
publications.
"Entering Cartridges through the CAP"
LSM Safety Features
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