Efficient distribution and selection of storage media in a storage medium library
US9399553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/689
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A location of a first drive in a storage medium library is determined. In response to a determination of the location of the first drive, it is determined whether a first storage medium is located within a first distance from the first drive. In response to a determination that the first storage medium is not located within the first distance from the first drive, it is determined whether the first storage medium is located within a second distance from the first drive. In response to a determination that the first storage medium is located within the first distance or the second distance from the first drive, the first storage medium is made available to be read by or written to by the first drive.
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