Circular Mode

Note

Circular mode is only applicable when the autoloader is in

 

Sequential mode.

 

 

This option turns Circular mode on or off. When Circular mode is on, the autoloader automatically reloads the first cartridge in the sequence into the tape drive after unloading the last cartridge in the sequence. If Circular mode is turned off and the last cartridge has been unloaded, the autoloader stops loading cartridges until you manually load another cartridge.

Caution Use Caution when choosing Circular mode as it makes it possible to overwrite data on previously written cartridges.

To access this option, follow these steps:

1.From the Home Screen or main menu, press the [+] or [-] button until Configuration appears on the top line of the LCD screen.

2.Press the [Enter] button to select.

3.Press the [+] or [-] button until Circular Mode appears on the LCD screen. The second line on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either On or Off.

4.Press the [Enter] button. The LCD screen indicates whether you are about to turn Circular mode on or off.

5.Press the [Enter] button to accept the change to Circular mode or [Cancel] to exit and not save the changes.

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