Conventions Used In This Manual - Spectra Logic Spectra 10000 User Manual

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Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following symbols, abbreviations, typeface changes and numbering
conventions:
Read Notes for additional information or suggestions about the topic or proce-
Note:
dure being discussed.
Read the information in Tips to help you successfully complete a procedure or
Tip:
avoid additional steps.
CAUTION:
damaging the library, tape drives or other equipment.
WARNING:
avoid personal injury.
Abbreviations
AIT
ALDC ............ Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (algorithm)
AME
BCD............... Binary Coded Decimal
CDB............... Command Descriptor Block
CTS ............... Cartridge Tape Subsystem
GUI................ Graphical User Interface
MCE .............. Media Compatibility Engine
PCB ............... Printed Circuit Board
SCSI............... Small Computer System Interface
SSCL
Typefaces
All library interactive buttons and informational boxes such as
Save Parms
Destination is Full
Chapter 1
Read the information marked by CAUTION symbols to learn ways to avoid
Read the information marked by WARNING symbols to learn ways to
TM ............. Advanced Intelligent Tape
........... Advanced Metal Evaporated (tape)
TM
......... Serial to SCSI Command Language
are indicated by change in the typeface. Library messages such as
are also indicated by a change in the typeface.
and
Main, Exit, Configuration
Move