StorageTek L180, Service Manual

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95897 Fifth Edition 2-11
Configuration Overview
If you want to have your network’s software set the library Port 0 address,
you must set the hard address option to
DISABLED
by:
a. Pressing the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores
AUTO
ADDRESS
.
b. Pressing the
SELECT
button. The Port Hard Address Edit Menu will
appear.
c. Using the up and down arrow buttons to select
DISABLED
.
d. Pressing the
SELECT
button to save the selected option.
Note: The default for the hard address option is
DISABLED
.
7. If you want to set the library Port 0 address, you must set the
HARD
ADDRESS
option to
ENABLED
(see Step 7) and enter a port address by:
e. Selecting
ADDRESS
from the Fibre Port 0 Configuration menu. The Port
Address menu will appear.
f. Using the up and down arrow buttons to select a digit for each field in
the three-field address. Permissible addresses are 001 through 125.
g. Pressing the
SELECT
button to save the address.
• If the library Fibre Channel Port 0 address is the only configuration value
you wish to set at this time, press the
RESET
button.
• If you wish to set other configuration values before you reset the library,
continue with the next section.
Enabling/Disabling Fast Load
The Fast Load feature adjusts the robot’s timing during cartridge load
operations:
• With the Fast Load feature enabled , the robot will mount a cartridge into a
drive and then immediately perform its next task, not waiting for the drive
to complete its loading cycle.
• With the Fast Load feature
disabled
, the robot will wait at the drive location
until the tape is fully loaded before beginning its next task.
Note: Some client software does not support the Fast Load feature. Consult the
systems administrator before enabling this feature.
To set this value:
1. At the Lib Config Menu, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores
FAST LOAD
.
2. Press the SELECT button. An editing screen appears.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select either
ON
or
OFF
.