
2-4 System Description
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When the host software determines that a media library
action is necessary, it creates the appropriate command string
and sends it to the AMU for processing. The AMU receives
and interprets the host command then issues appropriate
commands to the PMAC Controller hardware.
The PMAC Controller hardware provides the movement
signals for the Robot. After completing the actions, the PMAC
Controller hardware returns status to the AMU. When all
PMAC Controller status is returned, the AMU reports an
overall result to the host system.
Hardware Components
The main hardware components of the AML/J library are the:
• Handling Unit
• Storage Segment
• Control Cabinet
•I/E unit
• Add-on Modules (optional)
• Modem (optional)
AMU
The AMU is the central interface of the AML/J library. The
AMU maintains a copy of the library drives and media
information in a relational database. During normal
operations, the host computer directs the AML/J library. The
AMU hardware and software components operate
transparently.
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