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The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and associated logic
devices to control all robotics operations and manage overall library functions. The
microprocessor enables the SCSI interface between the library and the host system,
including Web TLC (Total Library Control).
Web TLC is built into the library controller board. Web TLC enables you to
remotely monitor and control the tape library from any terminal on a local
network or access the internet. For more information on Web TLC, see Chapter 8,
“Web TLC” on page 63.
Robotics
The library contains robotics which consist of a cartridge shuttle, motor hardware,
motor drives, and other support electronics. The robotics can pick up and place
tapes throughout a 180° arc that consists of the tape drives, tape cartridge
magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator.
The cartridge shuttle assembly includes a mounted bar code reader for scanning
tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on
page 8.
A full bar code reader scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library
is powered up or a tape magazine is exchanged.
1 Rear access card cage
2 Library controller board
Figure 8. Library controller adapter and PCI slots
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