1: General Information; Library Components - StorageTek L180 Operator's Manual

General Information
This chapter describes the components of the L180 Tape Library.
The library is the hardware component in an automated cartridge system. More
specifically, the library is a robotic system that stores, moves, mounts, and
dismounts tape cartridges that are used for data read or write operations.
Figure 1-1 on page 1-2
components, and are described in the following pages.
Note: Refer to your tape drive and software documentation for specific

Library Components

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library, which include:
• A robot that mounts and dismounts cartridges
• Storage cells (or arrays) for holding from 84 up to 174 data cartridges
• A cartridge access port (CAP) that holds two removable magazines with up
to 10 cartridges
• Tape drives that perform read and write operations. See
page
• Rack space that allows you to install additional equipment such as hubs and
switches for network attachments
• Operator panel that provides controls and indicators for the library and a
10-character display for messages (see
• Electronic module that controls the robot operations and interfaces to the
host operating systems (not shown, located behind the rear door)
• Power systems that include both AC and DC power supplies (not shown,
located behind the rear door)
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