Tandberg Data StorageLibrary T40 T40, Installation And User Manual

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StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 21
5 Information about the Operator Interfaces
The StorageLibrary has two Operator interfaces: the Front Panel Interface (FPI) and the Remote
Management Interface (RMI). Operations on the StorageLibrary can be performed locally on the
library using the FPI or remotely on your computer using the remote management interface (RMI).
Similar functionality with common elements is used for both formats.
Note
Both Front Panel Interface and the Remote Management Interface are required
to access all options for operating the library. Some functionality is only available
through the remote management interface, and some functionality is only
available through the front panel interface. However, it is recommended that you
use the remote management interface rather than the front panel to perform
library operations whenever possible.
Front Panel Interface (FPI)
The front panel is physically attached to the front of the library. The Operator interface appears on the
LCD display of the front panel for executing basic library management functions.
The functions of the four control buttons are displayed in the corners of the LCD. The functions of the
buttons change during different activities, and the actual function for each button is always visible on
the display.
The Front Panel includes the Operator control panel with LCD display, four control buttons, two LED
indicators and a standby switch.
Scroll Function
The front panel display is able to display 20 characters in a line. Some functionality requires more
than 20 characters. To access all characters a scroll function is implemented. The buttons on the front
panel are used to scroll the text left or right (a left arrow appears on the left button and a right arrow
appears on the right button to indicate the scroll function).
The number of lines on the display is limited. If the text to be displayed contains more than 8 lines, a
similar scroll function as described above is used. For line scrolling, the arrows on the buttons indicate
scroll up or down function.