User Guide

Ampex 1308910-01 4-1
libacl API Functions Introduction
Section 4
libacl API Functions
4.1 Introduction
This section contains the manual pages for the libacl API functions. All information in the
section was accurate at the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice. For the
latest information on the libacl API functions, see the Release Notes for your version of the
ACL software.
4.2 libacl Overview
The libacl API functions provide access to the ACL device driver and also to native SCSI
passthru device driver interfaces. They provide the means to:
• check whether the ACL is ready to accept commands.
• update the ACL internal database and check element status.
• check or change ACL configuration parameter settings.
• retrieve error/event logs, static logs, sense data, and operational status.
• get vendor, product, software version, and software release information.
• position and park the ACL cartridge handling system (CHS).
• move tape cartridges between locations.
Note: See also dd2_intro and dst_api_intro in the DST/DIS Tape Drive UNIX
Programmer’s Guide.
4.2.1 Applicability
Unless otherwise noted, the information in the libacl API manual pages applies to all DST and
DIS ACLs. Information unique to specific ACL models is identified by the model name:
• DST 412
• DST 712
• DST 812
See paragraph 1.1 on page 1-1 for information on previous model names and series numbers.