Quantum atl 7100 User Guide
Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide
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Glossary
A
actuators
Robotic components that move inside the library to
manipulate cartridges. These include the gripper, extension axis,
vertical and horizontal axes.
vertical and horizontal axes.
automated tape library
A robotic storage and retrieval system for
tape cartridges.
B
bar code
A printed pattern of vertical bars of varying widths used
for computerized inventory control.
bar code label
The identification label on tape cartridges.
bar code scanner
A device that is mounted on the extension axis
that reads the cartridge bar code labels.
C
calibration
The software measurements and configuration
required for successful operation of the library.
control panel
The panel on the front of the library that contains
the Status Display Area,
as well as
indicators and control buttons.
E
EIA/TIA-574
A serial communications cabling and protocol
standard for 9-pin connectors, sometimes referred to as RS-232.
The diagnostic port (
The diagnostic port (
DIAG
), on the rear of the library, uses this
protocol.