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audit A part of the tape library IPL sequence that catalogs all tape cartridge locations. This data is retained in the MPC card memory.

Host audit—A host request to catalog the tape cartridges of a tape library by

SCSI element or tape library number, panel, row, column.

automatic mode A relationship between a tape library and all attached hosts. Tape libraries operating in automatic mode handle cartridges without operator intervention. This is the normal operating mode of a tape library that has been placed online to all host CPUs.

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cartridge The plastic housing around a cartridge tape. A plastic leader block is attached to the tape for automatic threading when loaded in a transport. The spine of the cartridge contains a Tri-Optic label listing the volume identification number.

cartridge access port An assembly allowing an operator to enter or eject cartridges during

(CAP) automated operations.

cartridge drive A device that reads from or writes to a magnetic tape.

catalog The inventory of all tape cartridge storage locations in a 20/700 tape library; this inventory is by SCSI element or tape library number, panel, row, column.

cell A slot in the tape library that is used to store a tape cartridge.

command line For firmware 2.20 and lower—the SER1 port on the MPC card. For firmware

interface (CLI) 3.00 or later, the CSE port on the MPC card. For MPB firmware only, the CSE port on the Master library’s door frame.

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