HP 20-Feb manual Glossary

home screen The view on the front panel display that provides status information after the library has been powered on. Also, the default view to which the display returns after being left idle after approximately three minutes.

host One or more computers that generate and communicate data to the library.

hub A device that provides a multiple port loop interconnect system to implement a Fibre Channel arbitrated loop using a physical “star” configuration.

HVDS High Voltage Differential SCSI

I

identity A front panel display option that provides the library’s serial number.

IP Internet Protocol

J

jumper cables Cables used to connect the library controller card to a drive. May also be referred to as daisy-chain cables.

L

latch stop A spring-loaded safety device that protrudes through the mounting rail. The latch stop allows 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 tape libraries to be pulled approximately two-thirds out of a rack, while preventing them from being pulled out completely.

LEDs Light-emitting diodes, also called lamps, found in various library assemblies, including drive modules, power supplies, library cards, and internal assemblies. An LED communicates status information about the assembly.

library A data storage system that stores electronic data on tape media. Depending on the model, the library can use up to six drive modules.

LTO Linear Tape-Open; a family of tape device and media technologies developed by Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Seagate.

LVDS Low Voltage Differential SCSI

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