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magnetic tape drive
inventory
The process of reading and storing in memory the bar code identification and location
of all tape cartridges in a library.
IP
See internet protocol.
IPL
See initial program load.
LC connector
A standard fiber-optic cable connector for Fibre Channel data transfer.
LED
Light emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed
through it.
left magazine
A plastic assembly containing 15 tape slots that can be inserted into the left side (as
viewed from the front) of Modules 1–15. Left magazines and right magazines are not
interchangeable.
library
A robotic system that stores, moves, mounts, and dismounts tape cartridges that are
used in data read or write operations.
LME
Library Managed Encryption. A feature introduced with library code 3.50 where the
library manages the enrollment and key delivery for IBM LTO-7 and higher drives for
use with OKM.
LTO
An acronym for Linear Tape-Open technology which is a set of data format standards
created to enable data interchange among tape drives produced by a consortium of
manufacturers. With LTO standards, the tape cartridges are interchangeable among
tape drive brands.
LUN
Logical Unit Number. An address for a component of a SCSI device. In this device, the
host computer sends the SCSI commands for the library to LUN 1 of the master tape
drive and sends SCSI commands for the tape drive itself to LUN 0.
MAC address
The media access control address is a unique identifier assigned to devices for
communication on a physical network.
magnetic tape
A tape with a magnetizable layer on which data can be stored. (T)
magnetic tape drive
A mechanism for controlling the movement of magnetic tape, commonly used to move
magnetic tape past a read head or write head, or to allow automatic rewinding. (I) (A)
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