Sun Microsystems StreamLine SL8500 - Manual (Page 179)

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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 19-inch rack-mount
electronic equipment. Up to four racks are permitted in the electronics/drive
assembly. Rack-mount equipment must be on the approved equipment list.
ACSLSSee Automated Cartridge System Library Software.
addressing schemesSee the following:
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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.