HP SureStore E Tape Library Models 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 - (English) User's Guide

Glossary-3
LEDs Light-emitting diodes, also
called lamps, found in various
library assemblies, including drive
modules, power supplies, library
cards, and internal assemblies. An
LED communicates status
information about the assembly.
library A data storage system
that stores electronic data on tape
media. Depending on the model,
the library can use up to six drive
modules.
LTO Linear Tape-Open
LVDS Low Voltage Differential
SCSI
M
MAC Address Media access
control address - a unique
hardware-based address that
identifies each node on a network.
magazine A slotted container
that resides in the tape drawers
that provides individual slots for
five tape cartridges.
magazine access A process of
loading or unloading tapes that
involves opening a tape drawer
and exchanging one or more
magazines.
mailslot A process of loading or
unloading tapes that allows the
user to access either one, five, or
ten storage slots.
move A single library action, such
as loading a tape into a drive, or
unloading a tape from a drive.
N
nesting The menu approach
implemented in the library that
uses increasing levels of library
control.
O
odometer A front panel option
that displays the odometer logs for
power-on hours and moves.
originator A Fibre Channel term
that refers to the initiating device.
P
port The hardware entity within
a node that performs data
communications.
power (stand-by) switch A low
holding voltage remains in the
library even though library has
been powered off.
R
RMC, remote management
card A circuit card that provides
the ability to gain access to the
library from a computer at a
different location.