IBM T400F I/O. See input/output, LAN. See local area network LDI. See Library/Drive Interface

input/output (I/O). Data that is provided to a computer or data that results from computer processing.

insertion guide. On the surface of the IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge, a large, notched area that prevents you from inserting the cartridge incorrectly.

install. (1) To set up for use or service. (2) The act of adding a product, feature, or function to a server or device either by a singular change or by the addition of multiple components or devices.

Internet. The worldwide collection of interconnected networks that use the Internet suite of protocols and permit public access.

interposer. An adapter-like device that allows a connector of one size and style to connect to a mating connector of a different size and style. Data provided to the computer or data resulting from computer processing.

I/O. See input/output.

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J2 connector. Located at the rear of the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, the connector for the LDI (or RS-422) interface.

J33 connector. Located at the rear of the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, a single connector that contains the connections for the SCSI signals and grounds, SCSI ID, SCSI bus termination, and drive power.

jumper. (1) A tiny connector that fits over a pair of protruding pins in a connector. A jumper can be moved to change electrical connectors. When in place, the jumper connects the pins electrically. (2) To place a jumper on a connector pin.

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label. A slip of paper with an adhesive backing that can be written on and affixed to a tape cartridge as a means of identification or description.

label area. On the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge, a recessed area next to the write-protect switch where a bar code label must be affixed.

LAN. See local area network.

LDI. See Library/Drive Interface.

leader-pin block. Located within the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, the part that engages the steel pin which is attached to the tape in an LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge. Once engaged, the leader-pin block pulls the tape from the cartridge into the drive.

leader pin. On the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge, a small metal column that is attached to the end of the magnetic tape. During tape processing the leader pin is grasped by a threading mechanism, which pulls the pin and the tape out of the cartridge, across the drive head, and onto a takeup reel. The head can then read or write data from or to the tape.

LED. See light-emitting diode.

Library/Drive Interface. An electrical interface standard that is approved by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) for connecting serial devices.

Library/Drive Interface (LDI) connector. Located at the rear of the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, the connector to which the internal LDI cable of an enclosure connects. The connection enables serial devices to communicate with the drive.

LID. See loop identifier.

LID/status connector. See loop identifier (LID)/status connector.

link services. The speed and topology of your Fibre Channel drive. If you choose not to alter the link services, the drive defaults to a negotiated speed and operation in an FC-AL topology with a direct connection to the server.

LIP. See loop initialization protocol.

light-emitting diode (LED). A semiconductor diode that emits light when subjected to an applied voltage and that is used in an electronic display.

Linear Tape-Open (LTO). A type of tape storage technology developed by the IBM Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, and Seagate. LTO technology is an “open format” technology, which means that its users have multiple sources of product and media. The “open” nature of LTO technology enables compatibility between different vendors’ offerings by ensuring that vendors comply with verification standards.

load. Following the insertion of a tape cartridge into the tape load compartment, the act of positioning the tape (performed by the tape drive) for reading or writing by the drive’s head.

load and unload cycle. The act of inserting a cartridge into a tape drive, loading the tape to load point, rewinding the tape into the cartridge, and ejecting the cartridge from the drive.

local area network (LAN). A computer network that is located on a user’s premises within a limited geographical area. The network consists of a set of devices that are connected to one another for communication and that can be connected to a larger network. Communications are limited to a

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