Overview of the Tape Library | Electronics |
Electronics
The electronics consists of the control path and robotic cards in the base unit.
Communications include:
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Command line interface (CLI) over an RS232 port
Public Ethernet port (The private port is for future use)
Point to point library/tape drive RS232 interface
Control path card for LVD SCSI or SCSI over Fibre Channel
Sensors include:
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Card temperature
Fan operational
Power safe
Tape drive present
Tape drive fault LED
RLC Card
The RLC card is the processor card. It contains all the necessary hardware to maintain the robotics, interfaces, servo and vision control, and the door/CAP sensor status.
Interface Cards
The MPW card is the LVD SCSI interface card. The MPU2 card is the Fibre Channel interface card.
Fans
The fans provide cooling for the library electronics. The tape drives and power supplies contain their own fans.
SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s