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MSL5000 Series Library User Guide
Operation
You can also use a higher level password to gain access to a lower level operation. For
example, use the Service password to access the Move Media operation. Using the
Service password to access the Menu option also gives full access (without validating)
to the Service operations.
NOTE:
To restore passwords if forgotten, use Set User Defaults using the MSL5000 Utility and
diagnostic cable. Note that any configuration that was previously set will be lost.
Host System
Media can also be locked by software running on the host. The library provides no
GUI touch screen override for this command. Usually, exiting the host software
restores media access. In the event of host failure, you can restore media access by
cycling the library power. Procedures for locking and unlocking magazine doors and
media are described later in this chapter.
Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges
Unless you are using the mail slot(s), a tape magazine must be removed from the
library to remove or insert tape cartridges. Make sure the slot you want to use is not
already reserved for a tape cartridge that is now in a tape drive. The safest way to do
this is to unload all tape drives before removing a magazine. You can unload all the
tape drives either through your host system software or by using the
LOAD/UNLOAD
command from the Library Option menu.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add more tape cartridges to the library than its rated slot capacity.