HP Surestore Tape Library Model 3/30, Hardware Operator'S Manual

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Hardware Operator’s Guide Organization
DLT Library
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About This Guide
This guide explains the operation of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library for the
person in charge of monitoring its day-to-day operation.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 “Getting Started” explains the basic configuration of the DLT
Library, its features and major components, powering on, and the
library startup routine.
Chapter 2 “Operating the Library” explains the DLT Library’s user interface,
its menu structure, and its functionality, including library utilities,
configuration, and library and drive diagnostics.
Chapter 3 “Maintaining the Library” explains functions the operator might be
required to perform in certain circumstances, including inserting
and retrieving cartridge tapes via the cartridge access port (CAP),
cleaning tape drives, and manually mounting tapes to the drives.
Chapter 4 “Handling Cartridge Tapes” explains the care and use of cartridge
tapes.
Appendix A “Specifications” provides detailed DLT Library specifications and
tape drive comparisons, as well as numbers for supplies and
accessories, and instructions for ordering cartridge tape labels.
Glossary The Glossary defines new or special terms and abbreviations used
in this guide.
Index The Index assists in locating information in this guide.
A Reader’s Comment Form at the back of the guide is for communicating
suggestions or requests for change. We encourage and appreciate your feedback.
Important Messages
This guide contains important messages that must be read carefully and followed:
Note A note calls attention to information that can be helpful in
understanding the operation of the product. A note usually, but not
always, follows the information to which it relates.
CAUTION
A caution calls attention to an operating procedure or practice that
could result in damage to the product if not correctly performed.
Do not proceed beyond this caution until you fully understand and
meet the indicated conditions.