Patent ID: 7085090

Claim:
An automated data storage library, comprising: a plurality of storage modules, said plurality of storage modules comprising a storage frame module, a storage shelf module to removably store data storage media, and an accessor module; a plurality of storage drives disposed within said storage frame module, wherein said accessor module comprises a robotic picker to transport said data storage media between said storage shelf module and said plurality of storage drives; a control station, disposed within said storage frame module and coupled to each of said plurality of storage drives, to control operation of said plurality of storage drives from a single position, said control station comprising a display device configured to display a graphical representation of said plurality of drives and to receive a touch screen selection input utilizing said graphical representation, wherein said touch screen selection input specifies a selected storage drive of said plurality of storage drives, and a switching element configured to communicatively couple said display device to said selected storage drive in response to a receipt of said touch screen selection input.