
Chapter 1 Library Description
Library Components
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Figure 8 Cartridge
Handling Mechanism
Cartridges are inserted or removed from the front of a magazine,
while the CHM picks and places cartridges from the rear of a
magazine.
The CHM contains sensors that monitor cartridge location, gripper
location and timing information. These sensors allow the library to
operate as a random access system that provides direct, quick
access to any cartridge in either magazine.
Tape Drives
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The tape drives in the L500 Series library are bezel-free and have
contoured handles. This enables each drive to fit comfortably into
the compact bays of the library.
The library uses an electronic motor-driven ejection system which
automates the tape ejection procedure.
CHM
Tape drive
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