Data storage library and accessor control method

Details Data storage library and accessor control method Data storage library and accessor control method

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Sniezek, Andrew L. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

C700S214000, C369S030610, C360S092100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11072417

ABSTRACT:
A data storage library for storing a storage media, wherein a plurality of accessors accesses the data storage media stored in an array of storage cells includes a first accessor transporting the storage media, the first accessor including a first carriage storing or retrieving the storage media on to the storage cell and a first guide guiding the first carriage moving vertically; a second accessor transporting the storage media, the second accessor including a second carriage storing or retrieving the storage media on to the storage cell and a second guide guiding the second carriage moving vertically; and a third guide guiding the first accessor and the second accessor moving horizontally. The first carriage opposes the second carriage and the first and second carriages are in a staggered configuration, when the first guide exists between the array and the second guide.

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