ADIC Scalar Reference Manual page 255

Scalar DLC
Table A-1 Terms
Term
The application provided by ADIC that represents the client part of the DAS
dasadmin
interface, as well as the Scalar DLC software that represents the server part.
Distributed Automatic media library Server. A widely used client interface.
DAS Requires only valid TCP/IP connection between server (Scalar DLC host) and
client PC.
The data carrier. Depending on the media type, it provides a different amount of
Data
data (for example, LTO cartridge can hold up to 10 Gb).
cartridge
The operation of moving a single cartridge from drive to a home position. Some
Dismount
drive models require Unload to be executed before this operation.
The slot designed to temporary store a data cartridge and execute read/write
Drive
operations from/to it.
See Drive.
Drive slot
The physical library with two robots. Contains at least one storage tower that can
Dual-aisle
be accessed by both robots.
Export/Import Frame. Same as Mailbox.
EIF, E/I/F
The operation of move the cartridge(s) from storage or drive to Mailbox. Each
Eject
cartridge will be either ejected or unloaded.
See Slot.
Element
The list of errors that the Physical library has encountered.
Error log
Any action performed by the Scalar DLC, for example, "move medium" or "start
Event
the software service". Every event is shown in the Scalar DLC log.
When the specific event has occurred, the Scalar DLC can sent an appropriate
Event
message to the customer via email or Management GUI. The message format
notification
depends on the appropriate Event rule.
A pre-defined pattern that selects the specific event from all actions that have
Event rule occured. It can also send a notification to the specified destination. See also
Event and Event notification.
Same as Eject.
Export
See Fibre Channel.
FC
An optical connection operating with the SCSI protocol. Currently has the largest
Fibre
carrying capacity among all other interfaces and virtually no distance limitations.
Channel
See also SCSI.
The operation of loading a single cartridge into the first free drive of the
Generic
appropriate type. See also Mount.
Mount
The list of notification messages visible to all users who are currently logged on
GUI log
the Management GUI. No archive available.
Also called HACC/MVS. Host (Automatic) Control Component / Multiple Virtual
HCC/MVS Storage. Some installations use this software solution on MVS platforms in
addition to the ROBAR client.
The slot (typically a storage slot) where the cartridge will be automatically
Home
returned after Insert and Dismount commands are executed.
position
Glossary
Explanation
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