command to the drive, the autoloader automatically removes the tape
cartridges from the drive and inserts the next available tape.
If the autoloader encounters a cleaning cartridge during the cycle, it will be
loaded into the drive as normal, but will be automatically unloaded after the
cleaning cycle.
–
Random Mode:
Random mode provides full autoloader functionality with
special automation software in the host computer. Tapes can only be loaded
to the drive from the front panel, host SCSI commands, or the optional
remote management card. The autoloader will not automatically load tapes as
it will in stacker mode.
–
Autodetect Mode (Factory Default):
In autodetect mode, the autoloader starts
in Stacker mode until it receives a SCSI “changer” command. The autoloader
then runs in random mode. The “changer” commands include the following:
INITIALIZE ELEMENT STATUS, READ ELEMENT STATUS, POSITION TO
ELEMENT, MOVE MEDIA, and EXCHANGE MEDIA.
With this operating mode, you must also select
Circular Mode On/Off
. If the
circular mode option is
ON
, the autoloader will reload the first tape cartridge
after unloading the last tape cartridge. If circular mode is
OFF
and the last
tape cartridge has been unloaded, the autoloader stops operating until the
user loads additional tape cartridges.
Note:
You must set autoload to
OFF
when in autodetect mode.
Enabling and changing the password
When the autoloader is first installed, the password is inactive. Set a password to
protect the system from unauthorized access.
1.
To enable and change the password, select
Main Menu--> Administration-->
Change Configuration-->Password
.
2.
Enter the
Password
menu. A status screen will indicate if a password is
enabled.
v
If the password is turned off, select
Set New Password
to enter the new
password.
v
If the password is enabled, select
Change Password
to enter the new
password.
v
If the password is enabled, select
Turn Password Off
to clear the password.
Note:
The password must be exactly eight digits. If you enter more than eight
digits, the ninth digit becomes the first digit of the new password.
3.
Select
OK
to save your changes and exit or
Back
to exit without saving your
changes.
Attention:
If you forget the password, only a service representative can
restore it to the default settings.
Setting the date and time
When the autoloader is initially set up, you must set the date and time. If the
autoloader has been unplugged for an extended period and the autoloader
displays a partial availability message, you must reset the date and time. To set the
date and time, enter the Administration menu, and then do the following steps:
1.
Select
Main menu-->Administration-->More-->Set Date and Time
.
2.
Enter the Set Date & Time menu.
3.
Use the [-] or [+] keys to select the year, month, and day. Use the --> to scroll to
the next entry when complete.
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