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Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series LIbrary Maintenance and Service Guide
Integral Fan Cooling
Each AIT drive contains a thermostat-controlled fan. In addition, a fan is mounted inside the
Library to prevent critical parts from overheating.
Robotics
The Library features Compaq Mainframe-Class™ Library Robotics. These advanced robotics
can load any of the cartridges stored in the magazine into any of the tape drives.
Bar Code Reader
A standard bar code reader is mounted on the cartridge shuttle. It reads bar code labels attached
to each cartridge, and maintains the bar code data in memory as part of the library system map.
Advanced Design Features
Embedded Diagnostics
The Library provides three levels of embedded diagnostics:
Power-On Self Test (POST )
— Performs various verification tests on the system’s
configuration, host interface and device control functions, as well as memory tests when you
power on the unit.
User Diagnostics
— Lets you display and change configuration options. Selected from front
panel.
CE Diagnostics
— Advanced diagnostics used by Customer Engineers (CEs) for servicing the
Library. Selected from front panel.
For more information on user diagnostics, see Appendix C, “Installation.”
Error Checking
The drives used in the Library use read while write data checking and error-correction code
(ECC) technology such as is used in audio CD, DVD, and laser discs.
Buffer
Drives are equipped with an 8-MB buffer.