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

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TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
Configuring Auto Cleaning
Figure 4-18. Auto Cleaning settings
Use Configuration
→
Configure Auto Cleaning to enable or disable automatic head
cleaning of the tape drive in the library.
The drive can also be cleaned manually. For details, see “Cleaning the Drive
Manually” on page 4-5.
Configuring the Number of Active Slots
Figure 4-19. Active slot count settings
Use Configuration
→
Configure Library
→
Set Active Slots Count to set the number
of active data cartridge positions within the logical library.
Configure the number of active slots using the following setting:
•
Active Slots — The maximum number of active slots that can be set is dependent
upon the I/O Station configuration and Auto Cleaning setting.
The active cartridge slots always begin with the cartridge position with the lowest
cartridge address within the logical library.
Configuring the Library Access Mode
Figure 4-20. Library access mode settings
Configuration
Configure Auto Cleaning
Enable Auto Cleaning
Disable Auto Cleaning
Configuration
Configure Library
Set Active Slots Count
Active Slots
Enable Autoload Mode
Disable Autoload Mode
Enable Loop Mode
Disable Loop Mode
Configuration
Configure Library
Configure Library Mode
Set Random Mode
Set Sequential Mode
Configure Loop Mode
Configure Autoload Mode