
Chapter 1 Library Description
Library Components
ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide 9
Cabinet
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The cabinet houses all library components including:
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Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM)
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Storage bins
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Control electronics
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Power supply and distribution equipment
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Fan modules
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Tape drives
You can access these components through the front door and back
panel of the library cabinet.
Front Panel
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The front of the library cabinet (see figure 4
) provides the
following:
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The front door provides easy access to the CHM and the
storage array
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The viewing windows makes it possible to visually monitor
library operations
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A touch screen GUI on the right side of the cabinet enables you
to monitor and control library operations
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A mixed media load port with either two 8-cartridge stationary
load packs for libraries configured with LTO tape drives or two
6-cartridge removable load pack magazines for DLT and/or
SDLT tape drives provides easy insertion of additional tape
cartridges while the library is in operation.
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The power switch for the library is located behind a sliding
panel on the front door
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