StorageTek 9714, Hardware Operator'S Manual

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Operating in Manual Mode
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Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive
To dismount a cartridge from a drive:
1. Obtain the drive number from the customer server console and place the drive
offline.
2. Open the LSM front door by using a latch key to unlock the top and bottom
latches. Refer to Figure 3-3 on page 3-8 .
3. Locate the desired drive.
4. Make sure that the job is finished.
5. Make sure that the Operate Handle indicator is on. If it is not, press the Unload
button on the drive to unload the drive. The indicator will turn on.
6. Push the shuttle all the way back, pause for three seconds, then release the
shuttle.
Note: If the cartridge does not come out of the drive, remount the cartridge by
releasing it from the shuttle latch under the right side of the cartridge. Then
push the cartridge into the drive, and lower the handle. If this fails, the tape
leader might be dislodged and require rethreading.
7. Remove the cartridge from the drive.
8. Properly store the cartridge outside the LSM. (Refer to Appendix A,
“Cartridge Tape Information.” )
Returning the LSM to Online Status
To place the LSM online for automated operations:
1. Make sure that the drive shuttle Operate Handle indicator is on and the
handle is up
.
2. Close and lock the LSM doors. The robot will perform an audit of the cells.