Patent ID: 6834215
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A data storage library comprising:a housing defining an exterior and an interior region including a plurality of storage slots disposed in the interior region for storing data cartridges; a barrier door disposed within said interior region, said barrier door having a closed position for dividing said interior region into a first interior region and a second interior region; a controller for closing said barrier door prior to a front door being opened and for opening said barrier door after said front door is closed; said front door permitting access to only said first interior region from said exterior region when said front door is opened, said first interior region being sized to permit a user to entirely physically enter said first interior region; a robotic mechanism disposed in said interior region for accessing said plurality of storage slots when said library is online; and said library remaining online with said robotic mechanism being located within said second interior region when said front door is opened and said barrier door is closed.