optical disk library
optical disk library (jukebox) A peripheral device in which many optical disks (usually in cartridges) are stored in slots in a storage rack. The device contains one or more optical disk drives; any disk can be taken from its slot and loaded into a drive by a picker mechanism, at the command of the host computer. The picker can also return a disk to its slot, turn a disk over (since most drives can only read one side), and move a disk to or from a drawer where it can be reached by the operator. Standard disks and cartridges are used.
More From encyclopedia.com
disk drive , disk drive (disk unit) A device with read/write heads and associated electronics that can store and retrieve data from one or more rapidly rotating m… Usb , USB Abbrev. for universal serial bus. An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over lo… Drive , drive / drīv/ • v. (past drove / drōv/ ; past part. driv·en / ˈdrivən/ ) 1. [intr.] operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle: h… Seagate Technology Inc , Seagate Technology, Inc.
founded: 1979
headquarters: 920 disk dr.
scotts valley, ca 95066 phone: (408)438-6550 fax: (408)438-7205 email: [email prote… Esa-Pekka Salonen , ESDI Abbrev. for enhanced small-device interface. A scheme for connecting hard disks to microcomputers with a serial transfer rate of 10–25 bps. It a… device , de·vice / diˈvīs/ • n. 1. a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, esp. a mechanical or electronic contrivance: a measuring device. ∎ an exp…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
optical disk library