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Glossary-3
library A data storage system
that stores electronic data on tape
media. Depending on the model,
the library can use up to twelve
drive modules.
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 storage
slot or five 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.
S
SCSI Small Computer Systems
Interface - A bus that transfers
data between the host system and
the library.
SCSI ID The electronic
identification number for each
SCSI device in the library. The
library SCSI devices are the
drives and the library interface
controller card.