HP Surestore Tape Library Model 10/588, Hardware Manual

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Glossary-1
Glossary
The following terms are used in this guide
or apply to this product.
Numeric
9840 A device that reads from or writes to
a magnetic tape.
A
audit A part of the LSM’s IPL sequence
that catalogs all cartridge locations within
the LSM cells and retains the data in the
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 An assembly that
allows an operator to enter/eject up to 14
cartridges during automated operations.
The operator can open the CAP and place
each cartridge into the cells or place a
preloaded array into the CAP. The CAP is
located on the right front door 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.
customer engineer (CE) An employee
trained to install, maintain, and repair
equipment.
D
diagnostic programs Tests, accessible
through the LSM operator panel, that allow
a CE to run offline tests within the LSM.
DLT (digital linear tape) drive A device
that reads from or writes to a magnetic
tape.
drive See DLT (digital linear tape) drive.
E
expansion door A door that can be
ordered instead of the standard door that,
when mounted onto the front of the LSM,
provides cells for an additional 168
cartridges.
F
fault symptom code Error or information
code generated by functional or diagnostic
software that may directly or indirectly be