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Figure 49 Operations: Magazines page
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NOTE:
To manually release a magazine, see “ Releasing the magazines manually ” on page 127. However,
this manual process should only be used if the magazine cannot be released using the OCP or RMI.
Support
CAUTION:
Some RMI operations take the device offline. This inactive mode can interfere with host-based
application software, causing data loss. Ensure that the device is idle before attempting to perform
any remote operations that take it offline.
Performing general diagnostics
Use the Support: General Diagnostic page to run general tests to verify the usability and reliability of
the device. Select the test and enter the number of test cycles before starting the test. To cancel the
test early, click on the
Stop button.
Figure 50 Support: General Diagnostic page
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The available tests are:
• Demo — moves cartridges from the slots to the drives and back. At the end of the test the cartridges
are returned to their original slots.
• Slot to slot — shuffles the cartridges between slots to exercise the robot. At the end of the test the
cartridges are NOT returned to their original slots.
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