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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................ xi
Audience...................................................................................................................................................... xi
Documentation Accessibility.................................................................................................................... xi
1 Introduction
Tape Drive Description........................................................................................................................... 1-2
Library Tray Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Interface Ports Use ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Maintenance Port Use........................................................................................................................ 1-3
T10000D Library Tray........................................................................................................................ 1-4
Status and Maintenance Indicators .......................................................................................... 1-4
T10000 A, B, or C Library Tray......................................................................................................... 1-5
Drive Status Indicator................................................................................................................. 1-5
Encryption Status Indicator....................................................................................................... 1-6
Encryption Options.................................................................................................................................. 1-8
Key Management Solutions.............................................................................................................. 1-8
Oracle/StorageTek Encryption Resources.............................................................................. 1-9
Data Path Key Management............................................................................................................. 1-9
Interface with the Tape Drive................................................................................................................ 1-9
Virtual Operator Panel ...................................................................................................................... 1-9
Library Drives........................................................................................................................... 1-10
Rack Mount Drives .................................................................................................................. 1-10
Secure Configuration............................................................................................................... 1-10
StorageTek Library Console .......................................................................................................... 1-11
T10000 Cartridges .................................................................................................................................. 1-12
Standard Data Cartridge ................................................................................................................ 1-12
Diagnostic Cartridges ..................................................................................................................... 1-13
Sport Cartridges .............................................................................................................................. 1-13
VolSafe Data Cartridges................................................................................................................. 1-13
Cleaning Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 1-13
Media Information Region ............................................................................................................ 1-14
Statistical Counters ................................................................................................................. 1-14
Data pointers ............................................................................................................................ 1-14
Normal Processing................................................................................................................... 1-14
Cross-Density Cartridge Processing ..................................................................................... 1-15