A storage/retrieval site in a computer program.

A storage bin for symbols, sounds, and bitmapped graphics.

a convenient storage mechanism of genetic information

an information managing institution with tasks including acquisition and storage of published information with the purpose of making it available to and accessible for the target public

A multi-tape storage device that loads and unloads the tape drive automatically. The tape drive and slots capacity varies by model

Storage area for printed, taped, or filmed materials.

A storage area for Configuration Items. This may, for example, be a filing cabinet for documents, a database for software or a designated room for hardware.

This refers to the individual standalone optical drive or jukebox. Each library can contain at least on volume or piece of media. Mailslot: a port on the jukebox hardware through which individual media can be imported or ejected. Magneto Optical: Optical storage technology that uses a laser to change the properties of the storage disk surface magnetically. Users can read, write, erase, etc. just as they would with a hard disk, but the data is more stable. Depending on the software utilized to control the drive, as you need space on a platter you can delete files (unlike WORM).

A library in Enstore is comprised of both the physical data storage media, robotic devices and drives. An Enstore library is typically called a robot.

A device that holds a bunch of tapes or optical disks and can robotically pick up tapes and read and write these tapes. Libraries can easily hold 100 gigabyte of data or more.

A data-storage system, usually managed by Removable Storage. A library consists of removable media (such as tapes or discs) and a hardware device that can read from or write to the media. There are two major types of libraries: robotic libraries (automated multiple-media, multidrive devices) and stand-alone drive libraries (manually operated, single-drive devices). A robotic library is also called a jukebox or changer. See also: Removable Storage