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Glossary
A
AL_PA Arbitrated Loop Physical
Address
B
backup software Software that
runs on the host computer that is
used to track data backups and
execute library functions.
board A printed circuit assembly
(PCA). Also called a card or
adapter.
bulk load A way to load
magazine slots with tapes.
Usually refers to the initial
loading of the library.
bus A common data path over
which data is transported.
C
calibration A routine that is run
immediately after a tape cartridge
is loaded, in order to determine if
the tape is blank or written,
compatible with the drive, and
capable of being written and read.
cleaning tape A tape that is used
only for cleaning a drive.
D
drive, tape drive The device
that the library uses to record
data onto tapes.
drive cleaning A library feature
that uses a cleaning tape to clean
a tape drive.
drive module The entire
assembly that houses the drive,
including the metal housing and
connectors.
differential SCSI A type of SCSI
cable that can carry data a
maximum of 25 meters.
E
event A significant function of the
library displayed in the event log
that reports drive errors, online/
offline transitions, drive cleaning,
and other information.
F
fabric Switched interconnect
methodology that supports high-
speed data routing in fibre
channel networks.
fibre channel A switched
protocol that allows concurrent
communication among
workstations, supercomputers,
mainframes, data storage devices,
and other peripherals. Fibre
channel is capable of transmitting
at rates exceeding one gigabit per
second in both directions
simultaneously.
Fibre Channel Arbitrated
Loop (FC-AL) Topology that
provides a low-cost solution for