Rail assembly

This topic explains how the cartridge assessor moves through the TS4500 tape library on a rail assembly.

The cartridge accessor moves through the TS4500 tape library on a rail assembly. The system consists primarily of a main rail assembly and a support rail, and a trough for the power and control cable. The main rail assembly includes a main bearing way with a rack gear. Its support rail is an L-shaped rail that runs along the top of the frames and provides smooth transport for the cartridge accessor. The power and control cable is kept clear of the accessor in a covered trough at the bottom rear of the library.