Library Components; Cabinet - Quantum P4000 User Manual

Chapter 1 Library Description

Library Components

Library Components

Cabinet

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The P4000 and P7000 libraries consist of these major components:
• Cabinet
• GUI
• Intelligrip™ mixed-media cartridge handling mechanism
• Mixed-media tape drives (DLT and SDLT, or DLT and LTO)
• Load port
The cabinet houses all library components including:
• Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM)
• Storage bins
• Control electronics
• Power supply and distribution equipment
• Fan modules
• Tape drives
You can access these components to monitor and control library
operation through the front doors and back panels of the library cabinet.
Front Panel
The front of the library cabinet (see
• Two front doors provide easy access to the CHM and the storage
array
• The viewing window makes it possible to visually monitor library
operations
• A GUI on the right side of the cabinet enables you to monitor and
control library operations
Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User's Guide
figure 10) provides the following:
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