ADIC Switches manual Description of function, Functional units

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2.3Description of function

The AML/J system can be installed on the unfinished floor or on a false floor.

The handling unit moves the cartridges between the storage cells, drives and the I/O unit. The handling unit has a gripper. A barcode scanner on the gripper identifies the cartridges at the compartments in the archive. Further details are described under Handling unit on page 2-6. The car- tridges can be brought into the AML/J system or moved out from the system with the aid of the I/O unit without interrupting the work. Additional details are described under I/O unit on page 2-7.

Manual access to the compartments in the archive, the handling unit and the drives is through an access door after switching off the power supply.

The cartridges in the AML/J are moved by host requests. Primary requests are for mounting and discharging cartridges in the drives and for inserting/ejecting cartridges into/out from the AML/J.

Each cartridge can have an external machine and user readable label to identify the cartridge in the AML/J at stocktaking and when adding a cartridge to the AML/J. The AMU stores the physical storage location of the cartridge in a database which is based on the Volser (Volume Serial Number).

Apart from the commands for moving the tape cartridges, the host can also request status, configuration and cartridge storage information from the AML/J control unit.

2.4Functional units

The AML/J system consists of the following functional units:

Drives

Control cabinet with:

AML/J control unit

AMU (AML Management Unit)

Storage cells (linear racks)

Handling unit

I/O units

2-2 Overview

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Contents Operator Guide Page Contents Operation SafetyMenus and commands Processing media Iv Contents DOC D00 025-A Layout of the Guide Introduction ContentsTarget group Bold Explanation of the symbols and notesFurther documentation Technical support AdicProduct observation March 31 Introduction DOC D00 025-A Description of the system Overview of the system components Host connectionDescription of function Functional unitsAML Management Unit AMU DrivesControl cabinet Hardware components Storage cells L3 LDTechnical data of the handling unit Handling unitCartridges 6 I/O unitWidth x depth Height Technical DataWeight in lbs Weight in kg With Without Media Climatic conditions Electrical systemNoise Europe North AmericaOverview DOC D00 025-A Safety Use as intended Voltage Symbol Damage Signal word Definition ConsequencesPersons Material ElectroOr severe injuries are threatening QuenceScope System accessMain switch Protective devicesSafety DOC D00 025-A Switches on the control cabinet Following are not Switch DescriptionCircuit of the main switch DrivesStarting the AML/J system Step Stopping the AML/J systemNormal stopping System is not deenergized completely with the main switch Emergency shutdownRestarting the AML/J system Manual operating mode AMS the 0DQXDO2SHUDWLRQcommand in the 2SHUDWLRQVSwitching over to Dual-AMU PrerequisitesAMU Operation DOC D00 025-A Application Button Function Selecting a commandLayout of the menu bar Close window Change size of the windowsMove windows Menu overview AMS menu overviewBefore shutting down stop the communi Shutdown menuField Explanation Cation with the host computer e. g. withCommand Field Explanation Total System Shutdown windowRS\ Edit menuView menu Archive0HGLXP \SH Only with a host command Value of this field can be changedSupervisor This command can be executed onlyAfter logging in as administrator or Existing entry is only overwrittenLVWField/commandRI,V-Explanation Time of day Trace ID Trace text Fe?DPX?ORJV. g. DWUF?QDPHor 3 Log RJField/commandDUFKLYH Explanation LVSOD\ fonts Operator login Operations menuRovhu Manual Operation1DPHfree Disaster Recovery 6WDWXVAdmin menu Administrator LoginWindow menu LqgrzHelp menu 23 Help menuCommandExplanation 25 Help for AMU AML Management Unit window+HOSLQGHHelp index Menus and commands DOC D00 025-A Processing media Overview Problem Foreign DynamicUnit/C enable I/O unit/CInserting cartridges Ejecting cartridges I/O unit/D Hicap Inserting cartridges Ejecting cartridges I/O unit/E Two I/O units/EEjecting cartridges Disaster Recovery Perform a login in the operator menuStart the ejection with 6WDUW Index Hicap Iii March 31 In-iv Index DOC D00 025-A