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Glossary
Barcode
Reader
This device reads barcode labels found on Tape Cartridges. Barcode label information
may be used to identify each Tape Cartridge in the RLS.
Browser
An application program that runs on a computer and is used to browse the contents of
web sites and pages on the Internet or LAN.
Carriage
A Carriage is the mechanism that travels within the RLS in order to move Tape
Cartridges. It contains the Handler and the Barcode Reader.
Changer
The Changer is the central control system of the RLS. The Changer is the device that
moves tapes to and from all locations. It is controlled by the SCSI host computer and/or
the operator via the Control Panel. The Changer includes everything except the Tape
Drives and Tape Cartridges.
Cookies
A very small data file deposited on a computer by a web-based site for future recovery
of the client’s identification and preferences.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol – A system for dynamically allocating IP
addresses.
Elements
The addressable locations in the library, including the tape drives, the cartridge slots,
the handler, and the I/O ports slots.
Ethernet
The standard describing the physical characteristics and protocol used on most local
area computer networks or LANs.
FastPass
An elevator expansion option that passes tapes from unit to unit easily allowing
expanded capacity and data delivery performance. Up to four RLS-85XX libra
n RLS-8560 or R
ries can
be interconnected or a single RLS-8350 may be connected to a
LS-
85120 library.
Fibre
Channel
One of the communication protocols supported by the library. Fibre
Channel is a set of standards for a serial I/O bus.
Handler
The Handler is a mechanism on the Carriage that holds a Tape Cartridge with its
Gripper mechanism. The Handler travels to insert and remove Tape Cartridges from
the Tape Drives and storage locations. A Handler is referred to as the Medium
Transport Element in the SCSI specification.
I/O port
Glossary
A sliding mechanism on the front of the libraries storage matrix through which
cartridges can be inserted or removed without opening th
Hot-
e storage matrix.
Swappable
mponent, such as tape drive assemblies and power supplies, that can be
thout removing system power.
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replaced wi
http:
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
