Patent ID: 8656068
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when implemented by a component of a data storage system, perform a method to facilitate physical transfer of media components with respect to an automated data storage library, wherein the automated data storage library includes (i) multiple data storage components, (ii) at least one device for at least reading data from the data storage components, (iii) a robot for automatically moving data storage components within the automated data storage library, and (iv) a library controller coupled to the device and the robot, wherein the method comprises: receiving a signal indicating that a particular media component is to be physically retrieved from a remote location and to be imported into the automated data storage library, wherein the particular media component is to be used by the automated data storage library for a predetermined data read or data write operation; automatically sending a message to the remote location, wherein the message identifies the particular media component, and wherein the message includes a request to physically send the particular media component for import to the automated data storage library; and, instructing the automated data storage library or the data storage system to not export the particular media component until the predetermined data read or data write operation has been performed.