Internal view of library

Figure 1. Internal view of the library

Internal view of the library

Table 1. Internal view description
Number Item Description
1 Right cartridge magazine If the module is on the bottom, the right cartridge magazine holds 16 cartridges; if anywhere else in the library, it can hold 20 cartridges.
2 Left cartridge magazine If the module is on the bottom, the left cartridge magazine holds 16 cartridges; if anywhere else in the library, it can hold 20 cartridges.
3 Accessor This component contains the library accessor and bar code reader. The accessor moves cartridges to and from the
  • I/O station
  • Storage slots
  • Tape drive
4 Controller Card This component is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and stores the user configuration information or vital product data (VPD).
5 Tape drive The module can contain a half-height or a full-height tape drive. The drive is a customer replaceable unit (CRU), and is designed for easy removal and replacement.
6 Power supply The power supply is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and the sole source of power for the module. The module is shipped with one power supply, but can contain an optional second power supply for redundancy.
7 Robotic lock lever This component is used to lock down the accessor so it cannot move. This action is done when the module is moved or when the robotic assembly is removed.
8 Finger hole One of two finger holes that are used to lift out the accessor assembly. The other is under the accessor in the photograph.
9 Spooling mechanism This component moves the accessor.