
1 Library overview
This chapter describes both the ESL E-Series tape library and its components. The chapter consists of:
• Library components
• Cross Linked libraries
• Library storage locations and slot numbering
Library components
Library cabinet
The cabinet houses all library components, including:
• Media picker
• Storage bins
• Control electronics
• Power supply and distribution equipment
• Tape drives
• Card cage with Fibre Channel (FC) interface controllers and robotics controller
• Interface Manager card
You can access these components through the front and back doors of the library cabinet.
Front panel
The front of the library cabinet (see Figure 1) provides the following:
• The front doors provide easy access to the media picker and the storage array.
• The viewing window makes it possible to visually monitor library operations.
• An Operator Control Panel (OCP) in the center of the door enables you to monitor and control
library operations.
• Two configurable load ports enable easy insertion of cartridges or removable magazines without
opening the library door.
HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library 11
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