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VIEWING AUTOLOADER

INFORMATION

The autoloader maintains an internal database containing extensive information about its configuration and operations. This information is available through the operator panel. During day-to-day operation, you typically do not need to access this information. However, if you need to contact Exabyte Technical Support about your autoloader, you may be asked to check and report back on various settings and event results.

This chapter explains how to view the following:

Autoloader information – code version, serial number, SCSI ID, statistics, network addresses, and operating mode

Autoloader sensor readings

Tape drive information – code version, serial number, and SCSI ID

Cartridge inventory and bar code information

Cell statistics

Event log

VIEWING BASIC AUTOLOADER INFORMATION

To check the autoloader’s firmware code version, serial number, SCSI ID, statistics, network addresses, and operating mode:

1.At the Home screen, press , , , or to access the main menus. If necessary, enter the operator panel password (see page 42).

2.Press or until the Status menu appears:

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