Options that are unavailable are displayed in a lighter, dotted font and cannot be selected. The first
example in Figure 36 on page 88 shows the Unload Drive option
1
when there is no cartridge in the
drive. The option is displayed in a lighter, dotted font, which indicates that it cannot be selected. The
second example in Figure 36 on page 88 shows the Unload Drive option
2
when there is a cartridge in
the drive. The option is displayed in a darker font, which indicates that it can be selected.
►
SERVICES
UNLOAD DRIVE
1
►
SERVICES
UNLOAD DRIVE
2
Figure 36: Selection options example
If you move the cursor (
►
) to
1
and press Enter, the selection responds with the normal font
2
momentarily and then returns to the lighter font. The 3592 drive does not complete any action because
the drive did not contain a tape cartridge.
Become familiar with the terms and indications in Table 48 on page 88 to help you use the service panel
menus with the service panel information in this section.
Table 48: Menu terms and display icons
Item
Indicates
Table Caption
Menu Name, which displays on the service panel
…
Selecting this menu item gives you access to more menus or subordinate
selections
▲
or
▼
There are other menu options either above (
▲
) or below (
▼
) this item on the
service panel
*
Advanced encryption configuration options
**
An encryption decommission action. See “Crypto Officer menu (Encryption) ” on
page 123 for information.
Default
The default values appear in the menu trees in a bold font
These menus are available from the Virtual Operator panel after the successful completion of the power-
on self-test (POST). The “Options menu” on page 97 is the default menu. Bold text that is shown in some
menu options depicts the default values. For example, Off is the default for Force Er Log On/Off in “CE
Config/Install menu” on page 118.
Virtual Operator panel menu trees
The Virtual Operator panel menu trees provide a graphical view of the relationship between (and the path
through) the service-accessed functions. Table 49 on page 89 provides an overview of starting points for
the menu groups.
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