Columns; Slots; Tape Drives; Power Supplies - Tandberg Data Storage Library T128 User Manual

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Columns

A storage column is a group of slots arranged vertically in the library. Columns are represented by the
second digit of a library coordinate. Columns are identified relative to the front left of the library. The column
in the front left of the library is number 1. The column numbering continues around the library in a clockwise
direction. The I/E station column is always number 6.

Slots

Fixed storage slots are represented by the third digit of the library location coordinate. Within each column,
slots are numbered from top to bottom, starting at 1. For example, in
coordinate of Slot 1 is 0, 1, 1.

Tape Drives

Tape drives are addressed first by module and then by tape drive bay within the module. The drive bays
within a module are numbered from top to bottom. A one-based numbering system is used. The full address
of a tape drive is in the form of [module,drive bay]; for example: [0,1], [1,3], [-1,2].

Power Supplies

Power supplies are addressed as [module,PS#], where PS# is 1 for the left power supply and 2 for the right
power supply. The PS# is also etched on the module chassis, above each power supply.

Performing Media Operations

Administrative users and users can use commands on the web client and operator panel Operations menu
to perform the following media operations:
Import data cartridges into the library
Export data cartridges from the library
Move data cartridges between tape drives, I/E stations, and storage slots within a partition
Import cleaning cartridges into the library (AutoClean is enabled)
Export cleaning cartridges from the library (AutoClean is enabled)
Load cartridges into tape drives
Unload cartridges from tape drives
Change the tape drive mode from online to offline and back as needed
In addition, administrative users can:
Clean tape drives manually, using the Tools > Drive Mgmt > Clean Drive command on the
operator panel
The following topics provide an overview of these media operations. For step-by-step procedures, see the
library's online Help. To access the online Help system, click the Help icon at the top right of the web client
or operator panel user interface.
Tandberg StorageLibrary T128 User's Guide
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