Chapter 4. Operation

This chapter describes how to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library.

Using the touch screen

The touch screen enables you to set up and configure the library. This section describes the following options that are available from the library default screen:

vTechnical support information

vMail slot access

vMagazine access

vMove media

vLCD contrast control

vMenu

vOnline

vStatus

vPower

Technical support information

Select the Contact IBM button on the top left corner of the library default screen to display technical support information as shown in Figure 31.

Figure 31. Technical Support Assistance screen

Mail Slot Access (left magazine only)

Select this option to display the Mail Slot Access screen as shown in Figure 32 on page 28. This option enables you to access the mail slot while the library is online. Simply select the mail slot you want to open. The locked icon will change to unlocked and the left side door of the selected library will open.

The mail slot is always the first tape cartridge slot in the left magazine. It can be password protected.

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