IBM TotalStorage 3494 Tape Library, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 6 on page 8 shows the rear of the 3494 Lxx Frame, with the following
functional components:
1
Library Manager
The Library Manager controls all operations in the 3494 Tape Library. Its
hardware consists of a controller, display, pointing device, and keyboard.
An optional Remote Library Manager Console feature is available for
remote installation in a local area network (LAN) environment. During
normal operations, the operator panel controls operate the 3494 Tape
Library. The Library Manager controls error recovery, operations status,
and service.
2
Cartridge Storage Cells
The cells are located on the inside of the front door and on the back wall
of the 3494 Lxx Frame.
3
Cartridge Accessor
The cartridge accessor moves on horizontal and vertical axes, moving
cartridges between the storage cells, devices, and I/O facilities. The vision
system (bar code reader) on the cartridge accessor identifies cartridges.
4
Picker
The picker is the part of the cartridge accessor that actually picks
cartridges. The standard picker has one gripper. If the cartridge accessor
has the optional Dual Gripper feature, the picker has two grippers.
5
3590 A00 Controller or 3590 A50 Controller
The 3590 A00 Controller or 3590 A50 Controller consists of a RISC
processor and associated adapter cards.
Figure 5. 3494 L22 Frame Functional Components, 3592 (Front View)
Chapter 1. Introduction
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