Sun Microsystems StorageTek StreamLine SL8500, System Assurance Manual

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Glossary
This glossary defines terms and
abbreviations in this and other SL8500
library related publications.
Numerics
2N A power configuration that gives the
Product Name library full AC and DC power
redundancy. This configuration allows AC
line cords on two separate circuits, either of
which can power the entire system.
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See also N+1.
A
access door A door on either side of the
front facade through which service
personnel can enter the library. Optional
CAPs are attached to the right access door.
accessory rack An area of the drive and
electronics module that is used for Product
Name library electronic and power
equipment and for other standard 19-inch
rack-mount electronic equipment. Up to four
racks are permitted in the electronics/drive
assembly. Rack-mount equipment must be
on the approved equipment list.
ACSLS See Automated Cartridge System
Library Software.
Any Cartridge Any Slot technology The
StorageTek technology that allows seamless
sharing of different media types and drives
without hard partitions.
array A partitioned unit that holds multiple
objects, such as cartridges or tape drive tray
assemblies.
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Automated Cartridge System Library
Software (ACSLS)
Software that manages
ACS library contents and controls ACS
library hardware to mount and dismount
cartridges on ACS drives.
B
barcode line scan camera A component
of the robot that is used for cartridge
identification and position calibration.
C
camera In an Product Name library, one of
two types:
• The barcode line scanner that is part
of the robot hand assembly.
• The two LibCam monitoring cameras
that display activity inside the library
on the touch screen operator control
panel.
CAP See cartridge access port.
cartridge access port (CAP) A device in
the library that allows an operator to insert or
remove cartridges during library operations.
cartridge array An array that holds multiple
cartridges. The SL8500 library contains 8,
13, or 14 slots, depending on their location.
cartridge tape A container holding
magnetic tape that can be processed
without separating the tape from the
container.
The library uses data, diagnostic, and
cleaning cartridges. These cartridges are not
interchangeable.