HP 20-Feb manual Glossary

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AL_PA Arbitrated loop physical address

B

backup software Software that runs on the host computer that is used to track data backups and execute library functions.

board A printed circuit assembly (PCA). Also called a card or adapter.

bulk load A way to load magazine slots with tapes. Usually refers to the initial loading of the library.

bus A common data path over which data is transported.

C

calibration A routine that is run immediately after a tape cartridge is loaded, in order to determine if the tape is blank or written, compatible with the drive, and capable of being written and read.

cleaning tape A tape that is used only for cleaning a drive.

D

DLT Digital Linear Tape; a family of tape device and media technologies developed by Quantum Corporation.

drawer The area of the library that contains the magazines. Each level of the library has two drawers. Also referred to as tray.

drive, tape drive The device that the library uses to record data onto tapes.

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