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KB
keypad
LCD
LED
load
magazine
MB
mm
POST
random-access
mode
RMA
RMA number
kilobyte (1 KB = 1,024 bytes)
Front panel on the VLS with 8 buttons used to activate the
various functions of the VLS.
Liquid Crystal Display, a commonly used alphanumeric
display that responds to specified input voltages and signals.
Light Emitting Diode, a commonly used semiconductor
device that glows when supplied with a specified voltage.
The process where the VLS checks each slot to see if a
cartridge is physically present, and if so, whether the
orientation of the cartridge in the magazine is correct. It also
places the magazine in position for the first cartridge to be
inserted into the drive. In sequential mode, the first cartridge
is physically inserted into the drive.
The item that holds the tape cartridges for use by the VLS.
The VLS DLT magazine holds 7 cartridges. The magazine
also provides long-term covered storage of cartridges.
megabyte (1 MB = 1,024 Kilobytes)
millimeter (0.03937 inches)
Power-On Self-Test is a built-in self-test for the DLT drive.
POST automatically occurs each time the VLS powers up.
Gives the software the ability to communicate with the
robotics in such a way as to be able to access the cartridges
in the magazine (and data on the cartridges) in any order.
(See also, sequential-access mode.)
Return Merchandise Authorization.
An identifying number given to a customer who needs to
return equipment for repair, whether under warranty or not.
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