IBM System Storage TS2900, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Appendix A. Information for Trained IBM Service Personnel
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Internal View of Library
Figure A-11. Internal components
Table A-2. Internal component descriptions
Number Component Description
Cartridge magazine The tape library has a single cartridge magazine that can hold up to 9
data cartridges, or 8 data cartridges with a 1-slot I/O Station.
Column 5/Tier 1 in the cartridge magazine can be configured as a 1-slot
I/O Station. Column 5/Tier 2 in the cartridge magazine is reserved for
the exchange position and can be accessed by the library only. The I/O
Station is used to import and export cartridges without interrupting
normal library operation. Beginning with Column 4, a minimum of one
column can be reserved for cleaning cartridges. Cleaning cartridges are
used to clean the tape drive heads. For configuration details, see
“Physical Library Settings” on page 3-19.
Accessor This component contains the library robot and bar code reader. The
accessor moves cartridges to/from the following:
• I/O Station
• storage slots
• tape drive
Library control board The library control board manages the entire library, including the
Operator Panel and Accessor, and is responsible for monitoring the
library to ensure that the library is functioning properly. It stores vital
product data (VPD) such as library settings, serial number, library logs,
and Accessor calibration backup data.
Power supply The power supply is the sole source of power for the library.
Tape Drive The library supports the Ultrium 3 Half-High Tape Drive and Ultrium 4
Half-High Tape Drive.
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