StorageTek 6 manual Host Software Component Functions, Overview of HSC Functions

Chapter 2. Host Software Component Functions

Overview of HSC Functions

This chapter describes the basic function of the HSC. Functions for each of the HSC components fit within the architecture structure presented in Figure 1 on page 4. Not all of the components of the architecture structure have functions directly visible to you. Only those HSC functions that you can control or those that are operationally apparent are described in this chapter.

System functions relating to HSC architecture components represented in Figure 1 on page 5 include:

•installation

•initialization/termination

•mount/dismount processing

•volume/cell control

•CAP processing

•common recovery

•command

•utility

•LMU server

•communications

•tape management interface (TMI)

•batch application program interface.

The Automated Cartridge System provides the facilities and software to perform various functions with or without operator intervention. Such major system functions are described in this chapter.

Automatic Functions of the HSC

Among the functions handled automatically by the HSC are:

•mounting and dismounting of cartridges

•automatic and manual operating modes

•handling of abnormal situations occurring during mounting or dismounting of cartridges

•Cartridge Access Port processing to allow the operator to enter or remove cartridges

•tape management system assistance

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