Autoloader administration
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When the first tape is full or unloaded for any reason, the autoloader automatically removes the
tape from the drive, puts it in its original slot, then loads the next available higher numbered slot.
To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the autoloader’s tape drive while in Sequential
mode, you can set Loop (1/8 Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448) or Circular (all other models) and
Autoload options from the autoloader front panel.
NOTE:
SEQ
may appear next to the front panel inventory when the autoloader is in Sequential
mode. Nothing will appear when the autoloader is in Random mode.
Selecting automatic, random or sequential mode (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 only)
To access this option:
1.
From the Home Screen, press
+
or
-
until
Go Offline
displays on the top line of the LCD
screen.
Press
Enter
to select. Press
+
or
-
until
Configuration
displays on the top line of the
LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select.
2.
Press
+
or
-
until
Change LDR Mode
displays on the LCD screen. The second line on the LCD
screen indicates the current status. Press
Enter
.
3.
Press
+
or
-
until the required status displays on the LCD screen;
Automatic
,
Random
or
Sequential
. Press
Enter
.
4.
The LCD screen indicates whether you are about to turn the displayed mode on or off.
5.
Press
Enter
to accept the change to mode or
Cancel
to exit and not save the changes.
Loop/Circular mode on/off
This option turns Loop (Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448) or Circular (all other models) mode on or off
and is only used when in Sequential mode. When Loop or Circular mode is on, the original first
cartridge in the sequence is reloaded after the autoloader has cycled through all available
cartridges. If Loop or Circular mode is off and the last cartridge has been unloaded, the autoloader
stops loading cartridges until you manually load another.
CAUTION:
Use caution when choosing Loop or Circular mode as it makes it possible to overwrite
data on previously written cartridges.
To access this option:
1.
Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448:
From the Home Screen, press
+
or
-
until
Go Offline
displays
on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select. Press
+
or
-
until
Configuration
displays on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select.
All other models:
From the Home Screen or Main menu, press
+
or
-
until
Configuration
displays on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select.
2.
Press
+
or
-
until
Loop Mode
or
Circular Mode
displays on the LCD screen. The second line
on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either
On
or
Off
. Press
Enter
. The LCD screen
indicates whether you are about to turn Loop or Circular mode on or off.
Summary of Contents for StorageWorks DLT VS80
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Page 22: ...Installing the autoloader 22 ...
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Page 78: ...Regulatory compliance notices 78 ...
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