Spectra TFinity User Manual page 31

Chapter 1 — Library Overview
The following table describes each of the components shown in Figure 1 on
page 30.
Component
Access Panels
Service Frames
Status LED Bar
Expansion Frames
TeraPack Access
Ports (TAPs)
Operator Panel
Air Filters and Fans
Main Frame
Doors (not shown)
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Description
The access panels on the outer side of the library let you view the inside of the
library and provide access to the interior components. The access panels are
equipped with safety interlocks that power down the library robotics when
removed.
The service frames at each end of the library allow a malfunctioning TeraPorter
in a two TeraPorter library to be serviced without interrupting library
operations. See Service Frame Rear Panel Components on page 42 for
additional information.
Note: Starting with BlusScale12.8.04, a non‐isolating service frame
configuration is available that replaces the right and left service frame with
media expansion frames. This provides more storage slots at a lower cost, but
means that some slots may be inaccessible if a TeraPorter is in the service
position.
A multi‐colored LED bar along the top front edge of each frame shows the
status of the library and the location of the TeraPorter(s). See Interpreting
External Lights on page 367 for details.
Expansion frames make it possible to increase media storage capacity or the
number of drives in the library. See Drive, Media, and Service Frames on
page 66 for more information.
The TeraPack Access Ports (TAPs) act as entry/exit ports that let you import
media into or remove media from the library. The library has two types of
TAPs:
 The center TAP lets you import or export a single magazine. The two TAP
chambers alternate to provide increased throughput.
 The optional bulk TAP lets you import or export up to 14 TeraPack magazines
in a single operation.
To learn more about the TAP, see TeraPack Access Ports (TAPs) on page 47.
The operator panel on the main frame includes a color LCD touch screen and
library power button. To learn more, see Operator Panel and Touch Screen on
page 46. A stylus for making selections and typing entries on the touch screen
can be conveniently stored near the screen.
The air filters on the front of the main frame, drive frames, and service frames
prevent particulate contaminants from being pulled into the library by the air
circulation system. Redundant fans in the main and drive frames ensure
positive pressure inside the library, keeping dust out, and circulate clean air for
climate control inside the library.
The main frame houses the library control module (LCM), the main robotics
control module (RCM), the operator panel, the TeraPack access port (TAP),
robotics interface modules (RIMs), power supplies, the EtherLib switch, and
drives. It also provides cartridge storage.
Lockable doors on the back of the main, drive expansion, and service frames
enclose the drives and cable connections to prevent unauthorized access.
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