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96154 • Revision K Chapter 1 Introduction 21
All SL8500 libraries come equipped and ready for the addition of the PTP frame—no
additional walls are needed on existing libraries.
The software applications
—ACSLS and HSCsupport PTP operations.
Physical characteristics for the PTP assembly are listed in TABLE 1-6.
Embedded Firmware
Operating firmware is resident on the HBC card from the factory. The features of the
firmware are explained in the following sections.
Security
Access to the Library Console is secured by a fixed set of user accounts at the site. The
site user accounts include the customer administrator, StorageTek customer service
engineer (CSE), and third party field service technician.
The Library Console security system requires activation of the site user accounts with
an activation password (see “Activating Password” on page 28).
Operating Firmware
Some key features of the SL8500 firmware are:
1. Two firmware versions may be held on the HBC card. When firmware is upgraded,
the earlier image of firmware remains in memory and may be restored if required.
2. Auto Discovery of additional tape drives
3. Auto Discovery of new cartridge slots and added libraries
Automatic handling of dynamic World Wide Name (dWWN) assignments (See
“Dynamic World Wide Name” on page 29).
TABLE 1-6 PTP Assembly – Physical Characteristics
Height 231 cm (91 in.)
Width 17.2 cm (6.76 in.)
Depth 150.8 cm (59.4 in.)
Weight 121 kg (266 lb)
Power +48 VDC, supplied from the home side (left side of the library, as viewed from
the front) by the corresponding HBF card for each rail.