Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual 105, Autoloader Operation

AUTOLOADER TROUBLESHOOTING

✔Control mode. Make sure that the control mode is set correctly.

Use Random mode (the default) with an application that controls the autoloader.

Only use Sequential mode if you plan to operate without autoloader software. In Sequential mode, the autoloader automatically processes cartridges in sequential order without direction from an application. See page 38 for more information about Sequential operation.

✔Hardware operation. You can verify that the autoloader hardware is operating using the following methods:

Use the autoloader’s Diagnostics menu (under Demo Mode) to move cartridges from random cells in and out of the tape drive. See page 75 for instructions.

Use the autoloader’s Command menu to import or export cartridges, and to move specific cartridges into and out of the tape drive. See page 64 for instructions.

Use LibTool to display the current inventory of cartridges, and to move cartridges into and out of the tape drive. Refer to the program’s online help for instructions on performing upgrades and diagnostics.

LibTool is available as a free download from

www.exabyte.com/downloads.

If the autoloader reports an error during any of these tests, use LibTool to obtain a diagnostic log from the autoloader immediately after the error is reported (see page 102). Alternatively, if your autoloader is equipped with the optional Ethernet port, you can use FTP to obtain a diagnostic log from the autoloader (see page 100). Exabyte Technical Support can examine the log to determine the nature of the reported error.

! Important	After checking the items above, reset the autoloader as
	described on page 74.

AUTOLOADER OPERATION

If the autoloader has been successfully operating in the past, but is now experiencing problems, check the following:

✔Control mode. If you are using application software to control the autoloader, you must set the control mode to Random. Use Sequential mode only if you are operating without autoloader software. See page 38.

✔Autoloader functions. You can use the selections in the Diagnostics menu to check specific autoloader functions. See page 77 for instructions.

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