The library will change to Scanning status and will be unavailable to perform other operations until the
scan is complete. The library displays a progress indicator in the top banner while performing a full
library inventory.
Forcing a drive to eject a cartridge
The force drive media eject operation attempts to force the tape drive to eject the cartridge and place it
into an open slot. Access to this feature requires the administrator password.
Before performing this operation, attempt to eject the data cartridge using the backup software or using
the library move media operation through the RMI or OCP. While a drive is being force ejected, a window
indicating the process is ongoing should appear. No operations will be available until the force eject
completes.
Procedure
1.
Navigate to the
Operation > Force Drive Media Eject
screen.
2.
Select the drive in the
Source Elements
list.
3.
Select the destination in the
Destination Elements
list.
4.
Click
Submit
.
Difficulty ejecting a cartridge
Symptom
A drive has difficulty ejecting a cartridge.
Cause
This problem is usually caused by bad or damaged media.
Action
Remove the cartridge from the media pool,
Viewing status information
To access the status area, from the Home screen, click or tap
Status
.
Viewing library and module status
Procedure
1.
See summary information and status in the top banner and left side bar.
2.
For additional library module configuration and status information, navigate to the
Status > Library
Status
screen.
Status > Library Status screen parameters
Library information
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Forcing a drive to eject a cartridge
