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Automated disk drive library with removable media

  • US 20030009700A1
  • Filed: 07/03/2001
  • Published: 01/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automated disk drive library, comprising:

  • a disk drive assembly;

    a rack having a drawer for supporting the disk drive assembly;

    a picker mechanism for selectively inserting and removing the disk drive assembly relative to the drawer;

    control means for controlling operations of the automated disk drive library;

    data coupling means for providing a primary data interconnection between the disk drive assembly and the control means;

    power means for providing connectorless power from the control means to the disk drive assembly; and

    engagement means for automatically engaging and disengaging the disk drive assembly with the drawer.

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