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Drive unit frame functional components (rear) – IBM Tape Library Magstar 3494 User Manual

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Figure 8 on page 11 shows the functional components of the Model B16 Virtual
Tape Server frame, viewable from the front:

1

Cartridge storage cells

Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the
frame.

2

Rail system

The cartridge accessor is carried through the library on the rail system
installed in each frame. The rail system consists of two horizontal rails, one
at the top and one at the bottom of the frame.

Figure 7. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (rear)

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