256 SL150 Interface Reference Manual Julyl 2017
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cartridge
A storage device that consists of magnetic tape on a supply reel in a protective
housing. The spine of the cartridge usually contains a label listing the volume
identification number. Also called tape, tape cartridge, tape volume, or cassette.
cartridge access port (CAP)
See mailslot.
cleaning cartridge
A tape cartridge that contains special material to clean the tape path in a transport or
drive. LTO Ultrium cleaning cartridge labels have a CLN prefix and a CU media
identifier.
configuration
The manner in which the hardware and software of an information processing system
is organized and interconnected. (T)
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data cartridge
A term used to distinguish a cartridge onto which a tape drive may write data.
diagnostics
Pertaining to the detection and isolation of errors in programs and faults in
equipment.
drive
A drive controls the movement of the tape and records or reads the data on the tape
as desired by the customer (see tape drive).
drive slot
The space where the drive module resides.
drive cleaning
The device feature that uses a cleaning cartridge to clean a tape drive.
drive module
See tape drive.
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encryption
The process of changing data into a form that cannot be read until it is deciphered,
protecting the data from unauthorized access and use.
Ethernet
A local-area, packet-switched network technology. Originally designed for coaxial
cable, it now also runs over shielded, twisted-pair cable. Ethernet is a 10 or 100
Megabytes-per-second LAN.
expansion cable
A cable used to connect expansion modules to Module 1. Each end of the cable has a
USB A style connector.
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