Chapter 1 Library Description
Library Components
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Quantum P4000 and P7000 Libraries User’s Guide
Library Components
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The P4000 and P7000 libraries consist of these major components:
• Cabinet
• GUI
• Intelligrip™ mixed-media cartridge handling mechanism
• Mixed-media tape drives (DLT and SDLT, or DLT and LTO)
• Load port
Cabinet
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The cabinet houses all library components including:
• Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM)
• Storage bins
• Control electronics
• Power supply and distribution equipment
• Fan modules
• Tape drives
You can access these components to monitor and control library
operation through the front doors and back panels of the library cabinet.
Front Panel
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The front of the library cabinet (see
) provides the following:
• Two front doors provide easy access to the CHM and the storage
array
• The viewing window makes it possible to visually monitor library
operations
• A GUI on the right side of the cabinet enables you to monitor and
control library operations
