Glossary - StorageTek L180 Operator's Manual

Glossary

This glossary defines abbreviations and new
or special terms found in this or other L180
Tape Library manuals.
A
address A character or group of characters
that identifies a register, a particular part of
storage, or some other data source or
destination.
Advanced Interactive Executive (AIX)
The operating software for an IBM RISC
System/6000.
audit (1) Tape library audit—the part of the
library initialization sequence that catalogs all
tape cartridge locations. This data is retained
in the logic (MPC/MPCL) card memory. (2)
client audit—A client request to catalog the
tape cartridges of a library by SCSI element or
library number, panel, row, column.
Automated Cartridge System Library
Software (ACSLS) The software within a
UNIX-based server that interfaces the server
and clients; it also maintains a list of all
cartridges within a library.
automated mode A relationship between a
library and all attached clients. The library is
powered on and ready to receive operator
requests. In automated mode, the robot
moves cartridges among storage cells, the
CAP, and drives. This is the normal operating
mode of a library.
B
bus A facility that transfers data between
two devices with only one device having
control at a time. An interface.
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C
camera A system that reads VOLSER labels
on cartridges, instead of scanning the labels
with a laser. A camera performs faster and
more accurately than a laser scanner.
CAP See "cartridge access port."
cartridge The plastic housing around a
cartridge tape. A plastic leader block is
attached to the tape for automatic threading
when loaded in a transport. The spine of the
cartridge contains a VOLSER label listing the
volume identification number.
cartridge access port (CAP) An assembly
allowing an operator to enter or eject
cartridges during automated operations.
cartridge tape Magnetic tape enclosed in a
plastic housing.
catalog The inventory of all cartridge
storage locations in an L180 library. This
inventory is by SCSI element or library
number, panel, row, column.
cell In the library, a receptacle that stores a
single cartridge.
configuration The physical description of a
library, listing the panel types, cartridge
capacity, type of client connection, and
number of tape drives.
Customer Resource Center (CRC)
StorageTek's Web-based service that provides
technical information to customers with
StorageTek maintenance contracts. A log-in
and password are required.
Customer Support Services (CSS)
StorageTek's customer services organization.
Customers with StorageTek maintenance
contracts may contact CSS 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
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