Glossary
ElementsSCSI designation for any device or bin in the library that can hold a cartridge. SCSI elements include storage bins, tape drives, load port bins, and the picker.
EMIThe revolving assembly on a front door of enterprise libraries that incorporates a revolving drum and tape cartridge bins for loading and unloading tape cartridges.
Linear
Low Voltage Differential or LVD is a type of electrical signaling for parallel SCSI and can reach distances up to 12 meters. All HP Ultrium 460 tape drives are LVD devices. SDLT tape drives can be LVD or HVD devices.
MSBFMean Swaps Before FailureMTBFMean Time Between FailuresMTTRMean Time To RepairNEMANational Electrical Manufacturers AssociationNetwork interface Card (NIC)A NIC is a device that handles communication between a device and other devices on a network.