programs at initial program load execution. Devices running firmware usually reload
the functional firmware from a diskette or disk drive at initial program load execution.
initialization
The operations required for setting a device to a starting state, before the use of a data
medium, or before implementation of a process. (T)
interface
Hardware, software, or both, that links systems, programs, or devices. (IBM)
internet protocol (IP)
A protocol used to route data from its source to its destination in an Internet
environment. (IBM)
inventory
The process of reading and storing in memory the bar code identification and location
of all tape cartridges in a library.
IP
See internet protocol.
IPL
See initial program load.
LC connector
A standard fiber-optic cable connector for Fibre Channel data transfer.
LED
Light emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed
through it.
left magazine
A plastic assembly containing 15 tape slots that can be inserted into the left side (as
viewed from the front) of Modules 1–15. Left magazines and right magazines are not
interchangeable.
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