Server based control of robotic libraries

摘要

A method and apparatus for controlling a storage library through a network. A request originating from the network is received, wherein the request is in a protocol and includes a command for the storage library. A type for the request is identified. The request in the protocol is translated into a format used by the storage library to form a type specific request for the storage library in response to the type corresponding to a type for the storage library. The type specific request is sent to the storage library.