Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Autoloader Components

AUTOLOADER COMPONENTS

Bar Code Scanner The bar code scanner is located inside the cartridge carousel. The scanner enables the autoloader to read information from bar code labels on the cartridges into its cartridge inventory. An autoloader application can use the inventory information to locate and move specific cartridges.

Cartridge Carousel The autoloader’s cartridge carousel holds up to seven data cartridges. The motor-driven carousel positions the cartridges in front of the tape drive and cartridge access port. The cartridges are installed in cartridge cells mounted on the carousel that ensure each cartridge is properly aligned to be inserted into the tape drive.

Cartridge Loader The cartridge loader moves cartridges between the cartridge cells and the tape drive. When a cartridge cell is positioned in front of the tape drive, the loader pushes the cartridge out of the cell and into the tape drive. When the cartridge is ejected from the tape drive, the cartridge loader pulls the cartridge back into the cell.

OCTOBER 2006 MAGNUM 1X7 LTO AUTOLOADER

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