StorageTek SL8500, User Manual

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tape storage area
Glossary-8
tape storage area
The area in the library where cartridges are stored.
tape transport interface (TTI)
An interface to control and monitor tape movement.
touch screen operator control panel
A flat-panel display with a touch screen interface and a panel mount computer. This
feature is attached to the front of the library.
track
The horizontal path upon which a robot travels.
unallocated capacity
The number of storage slots available for capacity activation. This value is equal to the
purchased capacity minus the allocated capacity .
vol-id
Volume ID assigned to a cartridge. Same as VOLSER .
VOLSER
Volume serial number. Same as vol-id .
VSM
See virtual storage manager (VSM) .
VTCS
See virtual tape control system (VTCS) .
VTD
See virtual tape drive (VTD) .
VTSS
See virtual tape storage subsystem (VTSS) .
verified audit
Verified audits are invoked from the SLC and actually validate the status of a specific
cartridge slot or range of slots.
virtual audit
Virtual audits are invoked from the SLC and only display the cartridge inventory in
the console screen (either local or remote).
virtual storage manager (VSM)
A storage solution that virtualizes volumes and transports in the buffer of a virtual
tape storage subsystem to improve media and transport use.
virtual tape control system (VTCS)
The primary host code that controls activity and information about VTSSs, VTVs,
RTDs, and MVCs.