IBM TS2900 - Internal View of Library

Internal view of library
Table 31. Internal component descriptions
Number Component Description
▌1▐ Cartridge magazine The tape library has a single cartridge magazine that can
hold up to 9 data cartridges, or 8 data cartridges with a
1-slot I/O station.
Column 5/Tier 1 in the cartridge magazine can be
configured as a 1-slot I/O station. Column 5/Tier 2 in the
cartridge magazine is reserved for the exchange position and
can be accessed by the library only. The I/O station is used
to import and export cartridges without interrupting normal
library operation. Beginning with Column 4, a minimum of
one column can be reserved for cleaning cartridges.
Cleaning cartridges are used to clean the tape drive heads.
For configuration details, see “Physical library settings” on
page 39.
▌2▐ accessor This component contains the library robot and bar code
reader. The accessor moves cartridges to/from:
v I/O station
v storage slots
v tape drive
▌3▐ Library control board The library control board manages the entire library,
including the Operator Panel and accessor, and is
responsible for monitoring the library to ensure that the
library is functioning properly. It stores vital product data
(VPD) such as library settings, serial number, library logs,
and accessor calibration backup data.
▌4▐ Power supply The power supply is the sole source of power for the library.
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Figure 168. Internal components
174 IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader: Setup, Operator, and Service Guide Machine Type 3572