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Automated data storage library with target of opportunity recognition

  • US 9,761,269 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2016
  • Issued: 09/12/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for recognizing a target of opportunity comprising:

  • a tape library;

    a tape drive coupled to said tape library, wherein said tape drive is configured to perform at least one special operation; and

    wherein said tape library is configured to;

    send a first notification that said tape drive is to remain in a not ready state in response to determining that at least one special operation may be performed; and

    mount a tape cartridge in said tape drive after determining at least one special operation may be performed.

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