IBM Magstar 3494 manual „1… Library manager, „2… Cartridge storage cells, „3… Cartridge accessor

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Figure 3. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View)

Figure 4 on page 7 shows the following functional components of the control unit frame, viewable from the rear:

„1… Library manager

Controls all operations in the 3494. Its hardware consists of a controller, display, pointing device, and keyboard. An optional Remote Library Manager Console feature is also available for remote installation on a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. During normal operations, the operator panel controls are used to operate the 3494. The library manager is used for error recovery, operations status, and service.

„2… Cartridge storage cells

Are located on the interior side of the front doors on the 3494 and on the back interior wall.

„3… Cartridge accessor

Moves on horizontal and vertical axes, moving cartridges between the storage cells, devices, and input and output facilities. The vision system (barcode reader) on the cartridge accessor identi®es cartridges.

„4… Picker

Is the part of the cartridge accessor that actually picks cartridges. The picker comes standard with one gripper installed or two grippers if the optional Dual Gripper feature is installed.

„5… 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit

is the 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit.

6Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide