Quantum PowerStor L200, User Manual

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Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide 87
Glossary
A
Abort
To cancel or terminate a program or process abnormally
and usually suddenly while in process.
Access time
The average time interval between the time a request
to read or write is received by the drive and the time the task is
complete.
Arrow buttons
Buttons found on the control panel used to scroll
through lists.
Autoclean
A user-defined mode in which the library
automatically performs drive cleaning tasks as needed.
Automated library
An enclosed data storage system consisting of
storage elements, data transfer elements, DLTtape cartridges, and
robotic gripping mechanism used to identify, handle, and move
cartridges from one element to another.
B
Bar code
A printed pattern of vertical bars of varying widths
used for computerized inventory control.
Bar code label
The identification label on DLT tape cartridges.
Bar code scanner
A device that is mounted on the extension axis
that reads the cartridge bar code labels.