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Installation and Operation
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Drive blank Drive blanks are “empty” drive carriers with
solid faceplates. If you plan to operate the library with fewer
than four tape drives, you must install drive blanks in the
empty drive positions. The drive blanks ensure correct
airflow through the library for cooling, compliance with EMI
regulations, and in some configurations, correct SCSI
connection.
There are two types of drive blanks to match the different
SCSI configurations: wide SCSI and narrow SCSI.
Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM )
The cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) moves cartridges
between cartridge slots, tape drives, and the entry/exit port.
Bar code scanner
The high-speed bar code scanner, mounted on the CHM,
reads bar code labels affixed to the cartridges to track
individual cartridges. Cartridge label information becomes
part of the library’s cartridge inventory stored in nonvolatile
RAM.
Entry/ exit transport assembly
The entry/exit transport assembly moves the transport arm
to and from the entry/exit port to pick up cartridges.