Creating a single library image from multiple independent tape libraries

A system according to one embodiment includes a plurality of logical libraries configured to store sequential access media therein, a plurality of shuttle cars, and one or more shuttle pathways for the shuttle cars. The shuttle cars are for transporting a sequential access medium between the plurali...

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Main Author JESIONOWSKI LEONARD G
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.04.2015
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
INFORMATION STORAGE
INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORDCARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
PHYSICS
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Summary:A system according to one embodiment includes a plurality of logical libraries configured to store sequential access media therein, a plurality of shuttle cars, and one or more shuttle pathways for the shuttle cars. The shuttle cars are for transporting a sequential access medium between the plurality of logical libraries. Each of the logical libraries comprises at least one local station for sending and/or receiving shuttle cars to and/or from the plurality of logical libraries. The one or more shuttle pathways connect the stations in a multi-drop arrangement.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201414157392