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Compaq TL881 MiniLibrary System Users Guide
Chapter 2
Operation
Operation Overview
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2-1
Expansion Unit
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2-1
MiniLibrary Base Module
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2-5
Data Unit
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2-7
Starting the System
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2-10
The MiniLibrary Menu Structure
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2-13
Inserting and Removing Cartridges
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2-26
Inserting a Magazine
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2-31
MiniLibrary Base Module
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2-32
TL881 Components
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2-35
Storage Architecture
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2-35
The Expansion Unit
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2-36
The MiniLibrary Base Module
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2-36
The Data Unit
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2-36
SCSI Interface Configurations
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2-36
SCSI Bus Performance Considerations
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2-37
Drives
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2-37
Internal Cabling Configuration
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2-37
Bus Length Limitations
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2-37
Physical Configuration
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2-37
System Expansion
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2-38
Free-Standing MiniLibrary Base Modules Conversion
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2-38
Features
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2-38
Control Panel
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2-39
Display
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2-39
Magazine Security Lock
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2-39
Power Supply
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2-40
Tape Cartridge Magazines
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2-40
Integral Fan Cooling
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2-42
Library Robotics
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2-42
Bar Code Reader
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2-42
Chapter 3
Installation
Installation Overview
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3-1
Introduction
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3-1
Planning Your Installation
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3-3
Mechanical Installation
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3-4