HP 20-Feb User Manual
Glossary 221
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
DLT
Digital Linear Tape; a family of tape device and media technologies developed
by Quantum Corporation.
drawer
The area of the library that contains the magazines. Each level of the library
has two drawers. Also referred to as tray.
drive, tape drive
The device that the library uses to record data onto tapes.
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