258 SL150 Interface Reference Manual Julyl 2017
H
hand
The robotic mechanism that grabs cartridges and moves them between slots and the
drive. It is a component of the arm. The hand has a reach mechanism that gets
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 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 bus adapter (HBA)
A circuit installed in a multi-platform host or device that interfaces between the
device and the bus.
host interface
An interface between a network and host computer. (T)
I
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)
inventory
The process of reading and storing in memory the bar code identification and
location of all cartridges in a library.
K
KLE
See module controller.