Drive bezels for computer storage systems
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
InventorsRobert C. Aaron, Leslie G. Christie
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Abstract
Drive bezels for computer storage systems are disclosed. An exemplary system may include a drive device operable to read and write data on a storage cartridge. A first drive bezel may be provided for the drive device, the first drive bezel fitted with a sensor arm to detect insertion and removal of the storage cartridge during operation in an automatic mode. A second drive bezel may also be provided for the drive device, the second drive bezel fitted with an eject button to remove the storage cartridge from the drive device during operation in a manual mode.
Claims27
A computer storage system, comprising:
- a drive device operable to read and write data on a storage cartridge, the drive device configured for use with:
- a first drive bezel for the drive device, the first drive bezel fitted with a sensor arm to detect insertion and removal of the storage cartridge during operation in an automatic mode;
- and
- a second drive bezel for the drive device, the second drive bezel fitted with an eject button to remove the storage cartridge from the drive device during operation in a manual mode.
A method, comprising:
- providing a first drive bezel for a drive device to operate in an automated storage system;
- providing a second drive bezel for the same drive device to operate in a stand-alone storage system;
- and
- automatically determining an operation mode for the drive device.
A system, comprising:
- a drive device operable to read and write data on a storage cartridge in either an automated storage system or a stand-alone storage system with a common drive bezel for the drive device, the drive bezel having either a first configuration or a second configuration,
- in the first configuration, the common drive bezel fitted with a sensor arm for use in the automated storage system;
- and
- in a second configuration, the common drive bezel fitted with an eject button for use in the stand-alone storage system;
- and
- a drive controller operatively associated with the drive device, the drive controller automatically determining whether the drive device has a drive bezel configured for the automated storage system or a drive bezel configured for the stand-alone storage system.
A system comprising:
- drive means for reading and writing data on a storage cartridge;
- means for detecting insertion and removal of the storage cartridge if the drive means is operated in an automated storage system;
- and
- means for removing the storage cartridge from the same drive means if the drive means is operated in a stand-alone storage system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.