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Glossary
The following terms are used in this guide or
apply to this product.
A
audit
A part of the LSM IPL sequence that
catalogs all cartridge locations within the LSM
cells and retains the data in memory.
AUTO CLEAN
A feature that enables the control
software to tell the robot when a drive needs to be
cleaned. The robot retrieves the cleaning cartridge
and mounts it into the drive.
automated mode
A relationship between an
LSM and its hosts. In an LSM operating in
automated mode, the robot moves the cartridges
among the storage cells, CAP, and drives. This is
the normal operating mode of an LSM that is
communicating with the host central processing
unit.
C
CAP
See cartridge access port.
cartridge
The plastic housing around the tape.
A plastic leader block is attached to the tape for
automatic threading when loaded in a drive. The
spine of the cartridge contains a VOLSER label
listing the volume identification number.
cartridge access port
allows an operator to enter or eject a cartridge
during automated operations. The CAP is located
inside a drawer on the front cover of the LSM.
cartridge tape
Magnetic tape enclosed in a
plastic housing.
catalog
The inventory of all cartridge storage
locations in an LSM; this inventory is by LSM
number, panel, row, column.
CE
See customer engineer.
cell
A slot in the LSM that is used to store a
cartridge.
configuration
The description of an LSM,
listing the panel types and drives.
An assembly that
customer engineer (CE)
trained to install, maintain, and repair equipment.
D
diagnostic programs
through the LSM operator panel, that allow a CE
to run offline tests within the LSM.
DLT (digital linear tape) drive
that reads from or writes to a magnetic tape.
drive See
DLT (digital linear tape) drive.
F
fault symptom code
code generated by functional or diagnostic
software that may directly or indirectly be used to
indicate the field replaceable unit (FRU) that is
probably causing the error.
FSC
See fault symptom code.
I
ID
Identifier or identification.
initial program load
a machine reset and loads system programs to
prepare a computer system for operation.
Processors with diagnostic routines activate these
routines at IPL execution.
in transit cartridge
A cartridge left in the
robot hand. If the CAP is empty, the hand places
the cartridge into the CAP. If it is not empty, the
operator must remove the cartridge.
IPL
See initial program load.
L
library storage module
the storage area for cartridges, the robot that
moves the cartridges, and the drives.
LSM
See library storage module.
An employee
Tests, accessible
A device
Error or information
A process that activates
A unit that contains
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