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Inventory control apparatus for a data storage system may comprise a first setting and a second setting. The first setting causes the data storage system to inventory a data cartridge storage location of the data storage system after the data storage system has undergone a power cycle. The second se

Inventory control apparatus for a data storage system may comprise a first setting and a second setting. The first setting causes the data storage system to inventory a data cartridge storage location of the data storage system after the data storage system has undergone a power cycle. The second setting causes the data storage system to not perform an inventory after the data storage system has undergone the power cycle.

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Inventory control apparatus for a data storage system may comprise a first setting and a second setting. The first setting causes the data storage system to inventory a data cartridge storage location of the data storage system after the data storage system has undergone a power cycle. The second se

Inventory control apparatus for a data storage system may comprise a first setting and a second setting. The first setting causes the data storage system to inventory a data cartridge storage location of the data storage system after the data storage system has undergone a power cycle. The second setting causes the data storage system to not perform an inventory after the data storage system has undergone the power cycle. herein said detector element is disposed at or near the collection end of the one or more infrared transparent fibers.15. The probe of claim 1, wherein the balloon has a diameter of greater than 1 cm when said balloon is maximally inflated.16. The probe of claim 1, wherein the balloon has a diameter of less than 4 mm when said balloon is maximally inflated.17. The probe of claim 1, wherein the collection end of said one or more infrared transparent fibers is positioned in direct contact with a wall of said balloon.18. The probe of claim 1, wherein the collection end of said one or more infrared transparent fibers is positioned adjacent to the outside of a wall of said balloon.19. A probe comprising: one or more infrared transparent fibers in the form of a bundle, said bundle comprising: a proximal end;a distal collection end opposite said proximal end adapted to collect infrared radiation; andan infrared conductive core located between said proximal end and said distal collection end; a sheath for receiving at least a portion of said bundle, wherein said sheath has a distal portion extending beyond said distal collection end of said bundle; a first anchoring balloon disposed on said sheath between said proximal end and said distal collection end of said bundle; a second anchoring balloon disposed on said distal portion of said sheath; and a cavity between said first and second anchoring balloons, wherein said distal collection end is disposed in said cavity. 20. The probe of claim 19, further comprising an opening in said sheath between said first and said second anchoring balloons.21. The probe of claim 19, wherein the first or second anchoring balloon further comprises a proximate end and a distal end, and a passage through said balloon to allow fluid communication between said proximate end and said distal end.22. The probe of claim 19, further comprising a plurality of collecting fibers disposable at least partly in said sheath for collecting infrared radiation.23. The probe of claim 19, further comprising an interactive coating on said first or second balloon.24. The probe of claim 23, wherein the coating is selected from the group consisting of proteins, antigens, stimulants, effector molecules and chemicals.25. The probe of claim 19, further comprising a display wherein radiation collected by each of said one or more infrared transparent fibers provides a single pixel for incorporation into said display.26. The probe of claim 19, further comprising an image display wherein radiation collected by the plurality of one or more infrared transparent fibers is translated into an image on said image display.27. The probe of claim 19, wherein the fiber bundle is flexible.28. The probe of claim 19, further comprising means proximate to said distal collection end of at least one of said one or more fibers to orient said distal collection end in a radial direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the conductive core.29. The probe of claim 28, wherein the means proximate to said distal collection end to orient said distal collection end in a radial direction comprises a bend in said conductive core.30. The probe of claim 29, wherein the bend in said conductive core orients said plurality of one or more infrared transparent fibers in at least two different directions.31. The probe of claim 19, further comprising a detector which optionally comprises a focal plane detector array.32. A probe comprising: one or more infrared transparent fibers, said one or more infrared transparent fibers comprising: a proximal end;a distal collection end opposite said proximal end for collection of infrared radiation; andan infrared conductive core located between said proximal end and said distal collection end; a sheath for receiving at least a portion of said one or more infrared transparent fibers; an anchoring and protective balloon disposed on said sheath, wherein said balloon is infrared lucent and toroidally shaped,