hand
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hand
The robotic mechanism that grabs tape cartridges and moves them between slots and
the drive. It is a component of the arm. The hand has a reach mechanism that gets tape
cartridges from slots or drives and puts them into slots or drives. The hand also has a
wrist mechanism that rotates the hand to allow it to reach cartridges on either side or
the drives at the back of the library.
hardware
All or part of the physical components of an information processing system, such as
computers or peripheral devices. (T) (A)
HBA
See host bus adapter (HBA).
host bus adapter (HBA)
A circuit installed in a multi-platform host or device that interfaces between the device
and the bus.
host computer
In a computer network, a computer that usually performs network control functions
and provides end users with services such as computation and database access. (T)
host interface
An interface between a network and host computer. (T)
import
The process of bringing a cartridge into the library from the mailslot. Also called enter.
indicator
A device that provides a visual or other indication of the existence of a defined state.
(T)
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.
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.
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