IBM Tape Library Magstar 3494, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 5. Basic Operating Procedures
The basic operating procedures for the 3494 are described in this chapter.
Table 5 shows the basic operating procedures that an operator can perform by
using the operator panel on the front of the control unit frame.
Table 5. Quick Reference to Basic Operating Procedures
Task Procedure
Powering on the 3494 “Powering On the 3494”.
Powering off the 3494 “Powering Off the 3494”.
Changing to Pause mode “Changing to Pause Mode” on page 76.
Changing to Auto mode “Changing to Auto Mode” on page 76.
Changing from local to remote power “Changing from Local to Remote Power” on
page 76.
Changing from remote to local power “Changing from Remote to Local Power” on
page 76.
Inserting cartridges “Inserting Cartridges” on page 77.
Removing ejected cartridges “Removing Ejected Cartridges” on page 81.
Powering On the 3494
1. Press the Unit Emergency switch (on the operator panel) to the On position (if it
is not already in the On position).
Notes:
a. The library must be powered off and remain off for 30 seconds before you
attempt to power the library on again. The 30-second wait is needed to
allow the 3490E tape subsystem sufficient time to properly initialize.
b. If the 3494 Library has more than eight frames, or the high availability model
is installed, both unit emergency switches must be set to the On position.
The second switch is located at the right-hand end of the Library (when
facing the cartridge access doors).
c. If the 3494 Model B18 VTS is installed, the unit emergency switch on the
Model B18 must be set to the On position.
2. Press the Unit Power switch, on the operator panel, to the On position.
Notes:
a. If the remote power feature is installed and the Local Remote switch is in
the Remote position, the Unit Power switch cannot power on the 3494.
b. When the Rack Power Ready and Power System Ready LEDs are lit, the
power to the library is on.
3. If the library is attached to an AS/400, ensure the media library device driver is
initialized.
4. Ensure all drives are varied Online to the appropriate host.
Powering Off the 3494
1. Ensure all drives are varied Offline to the appropriate host.
2. Press the Unit Power switch, on the operator panel, to the Off position.
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