StorageTek 9714, Hardware Operator'S Manual

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95698 Eighth Edition Glossary-1
Glossary
The following terms are used in this guide or
apply to this product.
A
audit (1) For an LSM, a part of its IPL
sequence that catalogs all cartridge locations
within the LSM cells and retains the data in
memory. (2) For a host, its request to catalog
the cartridges by LSM number, panel, row,
and column.
automated mode A relationship between
an LSM and all attached hosts. In automated
mode, the LSM moves cartridges among the
storage cells, CAP, and drives. This is the
normal operating mode of an LSM that has
been placed online to all host CPUs.
C
CAP See cartridge access port.
cartridge The plastic housing around the
tape. A plastic leader block is attached to the
tape for automatic threading when loaded in
a drive. The spine of the cartridge contains a
VOLSER label listing the volume
identification number.
cartridge access port (CAP) An assembly
that allows an operator to enter or eject a
cartridge during automated operations. The
CAP is located inside a drawer on the front
door of the LSM.
cartridge tape Magnetic tape enclosed in a
plastic housing.
catalog The inventory of all cartridge
storage locations in an LSM; this inventory is
by LSM number, panel, row, column.
cell A slot in the LSM that is used to store a
cartridge.
CIM customer initiated maintenance.
The customer calls Customer Support to
report a problem.
configuration The description of an LSM,
listing the panel types and drives.
CSE See customer services engineer.
customer services engineer (CSE) An
employee trained to install, maintain, and
repair equipment.
D
diagnostic programs Tests, accessible
through the LSM operator panel, that allow a
local user to run offline tests within the LSM.
DLT (digital linear tape) drive A device
that reads from or writes onto a magnetic
tape.
F
fault symptom code (FSC) Error or
information code generated by functional or
diagnostic software that may directly or
indirectly be used to indicate the field
replaceable unit (FRU) that is probably
causing the error.
FSC See fault symptom code.
I
ID Identifier or identification.
initial program load (IPL) A process that
activates a machine reset and loads system
programs to prepare a computer system for
operation. Processors with diagnostic
routines activate these routines at IPL
execution.