Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Autoloader Components, Front Panel Components

CHAPTER 1—PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Bar code scanner. A bar code scanner allows the autoloader to maintain an inventory of its cartridges.

Operator panel with LCD display. The operator panel allows you to monitor autoloader operations and select configuration options.

Low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface. The autoloader has an LVD

SCSI interface.

Ethernet port for connection to a 10/100BaseT Ethernet network. When used with the Remote Management utility, you can connect the autoloader to an Ethernet network for remote monitoring, upgrading autoloader firmware, and creating diagnostic listings.

Remote Management Utility. The autoloader’s Remote Management utility allows you to use a standard web browser to set configuration options, view autoloader information, and monitor autoloader operations over an Ethernet network.

Rack-mount hardware. The autoloader is designed to mount in a standard 19-inch rack using just 2 units (2U) of rack space. Rack-mounting hardware is included with the autoloader.

AUTOLOADER COMPONENTS

The following sections describe the autoloader’s front panel, back panel, and internal components.

FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS

Figure 1-1shows the autoloader’s front panel components.

Access hole for	Cartridge
manual operation of	access port
		LCD Keypad
cartridge access port door		Status LED

Figure 1-1Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader front panel components

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