Abstract: A media handling system includes a data cartridge processor having an opening to receive a data cartridge. The data cartridge processor functions to read data from or record data to the data cartridge. The system also includes a gripper for inserting the data cartridge into the opening of the data cartridge processor and an actuator to effect movement of the gripper. A code symbol is affixed to the data cartridge processor and a code reader is associated with the gripper to read the code symbol for locating the opening of the data cartridge processor. The system optionally includes an alignment bracket affixed to the data cartridge processor. The alignment bracket includes a guide having a tapered surface extending outwardly from the opening in the data cartridge processor for further aligning of the data cartridge with the opening of the data cartridge processor.

Abstract: A system for the automated isolation and report of a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and/or a Replaceable Component (RC) responsive to a stream of Fault Symptom Code (FSCs) produced in response to a system fault. The process is entirely automated and can be stored in microcode to allow immediate updating of FSC to FRU/RC correspondences responsive to system design revisions. Selected FRU/RC isolation procedures are included in the FRUs/RCs for automatic execution as part of the isolation process. Failure probability data, including probability distribution data, are included in each FRU/RC to support an alternative weighted failure probability (WFP) isolation scheme to isolate a faulty FRU/RC even when the automated isolation procedures do not provide an unambiguous result.