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initialization
The operations required for setting a device to a starting state, before the use of a
data medium, or before implementation of a process. (T)
interface
Hardware, software, or both, that links systems, programs, or devices. (IBM)
internet protocol (IP)
A protocol used to route data from its source to its destination in an Internet
environment. (IBM)
inventory
The process of reading and storing in memory the bar code identification and
location of all tape cartridges in a library.
IP
See internet protocol.
IPL
See initial program load.
L
LC connector
A standard fiber-optic cable connector for Fibre Channel data transfer.
LED
Light emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed
through it.
left magazine
A plastic assembly containing 15 tape slots that can be inserted into the left side (as
viewed from the front) of Modules 1–10. Left magazines and right magazines are not
interchangeable.
library
A robotic system that stores, moves, mounts, and dismounts tape cartridges that are
used in data read or write operations.
LTO
An acronym for Linear Tape-Open technology. An “open format” technology, which
means that users will have multiple sources of products and media.
LUN
Logical Unit Number. An address for a component of a SCSI device. In this device,
the host computer sends the SCSI commands to for the
library to LUN 1 of the master
tape drive and sends SCSI commands for the tape drive itself to LUN 0.
M
magnetic tape
A tape with a magnetizable layer on which data can be stored. (T)
magnetic tape drive
A mechanism for controlling the movement of magnetic tape, commonly used to
move magnetic tape past a read head or write head, or to allow automatic rewinding.
(I) (A)