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Using a Tape Library
The NAS server will initialize the tape library at start-up and lock
the door. To insert or remove tapes from the tape library with
no cartridge access ports (CAP), please unlock the door first.
Then follow the tape library's instruction manuals to insert or
remove tapes. Afterwards, lock the door again so that the
tape library can resume to work. It will start the inventory
process automatically to read in all media information after
the door is locked.
For some tape libraries which have cartridge access ports
(CAP), use the 'Import/Export' function to insert or remove
tapes from the tape library. To insert a tape, first place the
tape in the CAP by following the tape library's instruction
manual. Use the 'Import' function to move the tape to an
empty slot. The NAS server will read the tape and add it to its
inventory. To remove a tape, use the 'Export' function to move
it to the CAP.
Inventorying tape slots
It checks all the slots of the tape library to see if they are
occupied and reads in media information from all the tapes.
The whole process may take a while, depending on the
number of tapes and the tape drive speed.
Erasing a tape
The quick-erasing function overwrites the tape header only. It
takes much less time than erasing a tape, which wipes out all
data in the tape. To quick-erase or erase a tape, please click
the radio button in front of the slot and click the
Quick Erase or
Erase button.
Retensioning a tape
To retension a tape is to wind the tape evenly so that it is
properly tensioned. Use this feature only when there are errors
accessing the tape. To retension a tape, please click the radio
button in front of the slot and click the
Retension button.
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