Quantum ATL M1500, User Manual

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Serialization Setting
58 ATL M-Series User’s Guide
Changing the Serialization Setting
3
The
Serialization
option controls how the library returns the tape drive
serial number when a
Read Element Status
is requested.
When
Serialization
is set to
On
, the tape drive serial number is returned in
a format compatible with Quantum ATL Prism products. When
Serialization
is set to
Off
, the tape drive serial number is returned in a
vendor unique format. This setting is only valid when
Emulation
is set to
ATL M2500
or
ATL 1500
(see Changing the Emulation Setting on page 54).
To enable or disable drive serialization:
1
Access the
Configuration
screen (see Accessing the Configuration
Screen on page 49).
2
Press the
Up
or
Down
buttons until
Serialization
is highlighted.
3
Press
Select
.
4
Use the
Up
or
Down
buttons to select the desired
Serialization
setting.
The available settings are
Enabled
and
Disabled
.
5
Press
Select
.
To return to the
Configuration
screen without changing the option
setting, press
Cancel
.
6
Press
Main
to return to the main screen.
Changing the Short Labels Setting
3
The
Short Labels
option controls how many bar code label characters are
returned when the host issues a
Read Element Status
command. When
Short Labels
is set to:
•
Off
, all of the bar code label characters are returned
•
On
, only the first six characters of the bar code label are returned
Note:
The default setting is
Disabled
.