| 摘要 |
<p>An array and method for standardizing the location of cartridges within a data storage library are provided. The array includes at least one storage cell for receiving at least a portion of a cartridge, where the storage cell includes a first side wall and a second side wall substantially parallel to the first side wall, and the first side wall has a resilient member that is mountable thereon. Upon insertion of a cartridge into the storage cell, the resilient member is operable to engage a first side face of the cartridge and dispose a second side face of the cartridge in contact with the second side wall, defining a reference width position. Depending on the dimensions of the cartridge, either a back abutment or at least one stop extending generally perpendicularly from the first or second side wall preferably engages a back face of the cartridge to limit its depth within the storage cell, such that a reference depth position forward from the storage cell is established. By standardizing the location of cartridges with respect to a reference width location and a reference depth location of each storage cell, the reliability of cartridge access by a robotic arm is greatly improved.</p> |
