IBM System Storage TS2900, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
Managing the Library
Unlocking the I/O Station
Figure 4-5. Unlock I/O Station command
Use Unlock I/O Station to unlock the I/O Station. This menu option is available only
when the I/O Station is enabled in the library configuration settings.
Figure 4-6. I/O Station unlocked
After closing the I/O Station, wait for the library to complete its inventory before
proceeding with normal library operations.
Note: A blue release gate in the top left corner of each column in the cartridge
magazine prevents each cartridge from falling out of the front of the magazine.
When manually releasing the gate with one hand, position your other hand in
front of the column opening to prevent cartridges being ejected by the internal
column spring.
Unlocking the Cartridge Magazine
Figure 4-7. Unlock Magazine command
Use Unlock Magazine to unlock and remove the cartridge magazine.
When the cartridge magazine is unlocked, it can be removed from the library to insert
and/or remove data and cleaning cartridges. When the cartridge magazine is fully
inserted, the magazine locks into place.
After closing the magazine, wait for the library to complete its inventory before
proceeding with normal library operations.
Unlock I/O Station
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