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Manual Clean

The FPI and RMI provide menu and command selections to perform manual drive cleaning operations. Manual drive cleaning operations allow the selection of a drive to be cleaned, regardless of the drive requesting cleaning or not. The library will automatically scan through the cleaning slots, if any, and select the most used cleaning cartridge. If there are no cleaning slots or if there are no cartridges in these slots, the library will scan the I/E station for a cleaning cartridge.

When the cleaning has completed, the cleaning tape is moved back to its source location.

The paths to open the appropriate screens are:

From the remote management interface, select Operations > Clean Drive

From the front panel, select Operations > Clean Drive

Taking the Library Online/Offline

Taking a library online makes it accessible to host applications via the Storage Area Network (SAN). Taking a library offline makes it inaccessible to host applications via the SAN.

Taking a Library Online

1.Using the librarys front panel or the remote management interface, select Operations > Change

Partition Mode.

2.For each partition that you want to take online, click Online.

3.Click Apply.

Taking a Library Offline

1.Using the librarys front panel or the remote management interface, select Operations > Change Partition Mode.

2.For each partition that you want to take offline, click Offline.

3.Click Apply.

Magazine Handling

The operator is allowed to eject any or all of the magazines in the library through the FPI. This feature is not implemented in the RMI because there is no means to reinsert the magazine remotely.

The paths to open the appropriate screens are:

From the FPI, select Operations > Eject Magazine.

As long as at least one magazine is present in the library, the library continues to operate normally.

Using the Mail Slot

There is no hard stop on the import/export slot.

When the system is configured for 3 I/E-slots follow this instruction:

Open the lower left magazine until the three first magazine slots are accessible.

Stop pulling the magazine at the stop line indicated on the mail slot label. By exceeding the stop line, the library cannot differ whether the whole magazine has been exposed or only the three first I/E slots. Thus when you reinsert the magazine the library will need to take an inventory check on all 12 slots instead of only the I/E slots.

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Contents Installation and User Guide Copyright 2006 Tandberg Data ASA Table of Contents Information about the Operator Interfaces Updating Firmware Approved Drive Types Figures Tables About This Guide Explanation of Symbols and NotesWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Product Model NumberGetting More Information or Help Other Documents You Might NeedProduct Overview Product DescriptionTape Drive Support Data Transfer Rates MagazinesFront Panel Standby Switch LED IndicatorsRear Panel Control ButtonsLibrary Features Operator InterfacesADI Bridging and LUN Control Path PartitionsStation Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpBrowser Requirements Unpacking the StorageLibrary Finding a Location for the StorageLibraryUnpack Page Remove the Transport Locking Screws Installing the LibraryMounting the StorageLibrary in a Rack Rack mounting Kit with Rack mount Ears Right figure Mounting the Rack mount EarsInstalling the Rails in a Rack Installing the Left Rail AssemblyInstalling the Right Rail Assembly Step Mounting the StorageLibrary to the RackConnecting Library Cables Scsi Installing the LibraryConnecting Library Cables Fibre Channel Guidelines for Connecting the Scsi CablesConnecting the Cables System Power-on Labeling Cartridges for the Barcode Reader Page Information about the Operator Interfaces Front Panel Interface FPIScroll Function Menu Trees Remote Management InterfacePage Tools Prepare to Ship Restore Default Operations Assign Media Import Media Setup Setup WizardNetwork Reports LibraryDrive FW Upgrade System Test Cycle test Reset Web Password Operations Export Media Setup SlotsReports Network License Key RAS Tickets StatisticsPage Tools Maintenance Operations Assign Media Setup Setup WizardDiagnostics Import Media NetworkHome Screen License Key Notification Web Password Reports NetworkRAS Tickets Statistics ToolsRMI Home Screen Operator PrivilegesSymbol Description Symbol on FPI DescriptionWords Commonly Used on the FPI and RMI WordMap Menu Status Page Configuring the Library About the Setup WizardUsing the Default Administrative User Account Administrator Setup Wizard Tasks Using the Setup WizardConfiguring Network Settings Applying a License Key Remote AccessConfiguring I/E Slots Configuring Cleaning SlotsFrom the FPI, select Setup Activate License Configuring Partitions From the RMI, select Setup Partition/DriveCreating Partitions Changing Partition Modes Reconfigure PartitionsModifying the Control Path Setting Drive IDConfiguring FPI Password Configuring AutocleanConfiguring Menu Timeout Configuring RMI PasswordSetting Date and Time Configuring Barcode ScanConfiguring Audible Alarm Configuring SnmpConfiguring E-mail Notification Page Logging Running the LibraryLogging Out Importing CartridgesImporting Cartridges via I/E Slot Loading to Tape Drives Exporting CartridgesUnloading from Tape Drives Import Cartridges via Bulk Loading of MagazinesImporting Cleaning Media Cleaning Tape DrivesCleaning Media Handling Exporting Cleaning MediaTaking the Library Online/Offline Manual CleanMagazine Handling Taking a Library OnlineRemoving the Magazine from the Unit Inserting Cartridges into the MagazineRemoving Cartridges from the Magazine Manual/Emergency Release of Magazines Inserting a Magazine into the UnitStandby Functionality Viewing Library Settings Viewing Partitions/Drive SettingsGetting Status and Information Viewing Statistics Viewing Network SettingsViewing Log Page Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Power Supply UnitAdding, Removing and Replacing Required tools NoneTape Drive Unit Adding a Tape DriveRequired tools Screwdriver Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive Permanently Removing a Tape DrivePage Updating Library Firmware Updating FirmwareUpdating Drive Firmware From the RMI, select Tools Drive SettingsFrom the FPI, select Tools Drive Settings Page Handling Cartridges Properly Working With Cartridges and BarcodesInstalling Barcode Labels Write-Protecting CartridgesBarcode Requirements Troubleshooting About RAS TicketsViewing RAS Tickets Supported RAS Tickets Closing RAS TicketsSupported RAS Tickets Parameters and Priority Display Message Description Ticket Suggested ActionDisplay Message Interpreting LEDs Diagnostics Menu Maintenance MenusVerifying Hardware Item nameTroubleshooting Matrix Software CheckingVerifying Recent Changes Problem Power Solution Problem Cartridge Movement Problem Scsi problems Problem MediaProblem Cleaning Problem Library PerformanceProblem Write or Read Issues Problem LED Error MessagesProblem Solution Errors Displayed on Front Panel Problem Forgot Password Problem Remote ManagementReinserting the Transport Locking Screws Shipping or Transporting StorageLibraryTransport Locking Screws Marked with Red Plastic Tab Packing the StorageLibraryT40 Library 4U control module SpecificationsLibrary Component Weights Library DimensionsDimensions WeightClimatic Specifications Power RequirementsPage Safety Approvals Safety and Regulatory InformationEMC Approvals EuropeJapan Conformity DeclarationsCanada Australia/New ZealandApproved Drive Types
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