Patent ID: 6577562
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A method to return an automated data storage and retrieval system from a reset state to a ready state, wherein said automated data storage and retrieval system comprises one or more host computers, a plurality of storage elements, one or more data drive devices, and one or more portable data drive cleaning devices not disposed in one or more of said plurality of storage elements, said method comprising the step of:allocating a different one of said plurality of storage elements for each of said one or more portable data drive cleaning devices before returning said automated data storage and retrieval system to said ready state from said reset state; disallowing allocation by said one or more host computers of one or more of said plurality of storage elements when said automated data storage and retrieval system is in said reset state; and allowing allocation by said one or more host computers of one or more of said plurality of storage elements when said automated data storage and retrieval system is in said ready state.