Glossary
Numerics
2NA power configuration that gives the Product Name librswary full AC and DC power redundancy. This configuration allows AC line cords on two separate circuits, either of which can power the entire system. See also N+1.
A
access doorA door on either side of the front facade through which service personnel can enter the library. Optional CAPs are attached to the right access door.
accessory rackAn area of the drive and electronics module that is used for Product Name library electronic and power equipment and for other standard
ACSLSSee Automated Cartridge System Library Software.
addressing schemesSee the following:
■SL8500 address
■SL8500 drive bay
■HLI-PRC address
Any Cartridge Any Slot™
technologyThe StorageTek technology that allows seamless sharing of different media types and drives without hard partitions.
arrayA partitioned unit that holds multiple objects, such as cartridges or tape drive tray assemblies.
asynchronous (ASYNC)Not synchronized; not occurring at regular, predetermined intervals. Asynchronous transmissions send one data character at a time, at irregular intervals, rather than in one steady stream; a start bit and a stop bit notify the receiver when the transmission begins and ends. Contrast with synchronous.
auditSee host audit and security audit.
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