IBM Magstar 3494 manual Preface, Organization

Preface

This book provides information for the new operator and for the experienced operator to use the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library. If you are a new operator, give special attention to the organization of this book (see ªOrganizationº) and read the sections indicated for new operators.

Users of this information should be familiar with the 3490E magnetic tape subsystems. IBM recommends that you read the IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0279.

Organization

The material in this publication is presented as follows:

vªChapter 1. Introductionº on page 1 contains an introduction and a description of the IBM 3494 Tape Library. This section is required reading if you are a new operator.

vªChapter 2. Controls and Indicatorsº on page 31 contains a description of the location and function of the controls and indicators found on the 3494. This section is required reading if you are a new operator.

vªChapter 3. Operational Characteristicsº on page 41 contains a description of the operational characteristics of the 3494. This section includes information for the experienced operator or system administrator.

vªChapter 4. Operational Modes and States, and Informational Statesº on page 63 provides a description of the different modes and states of the 3494. This section includes information for the experienced operator or system administrator.

vªChapter 5. Basic Operating Proceduresº on page 75 provides a description of the tasks performed by using the 3494 operator panel. This section is required reading if you are a new operator.

A quick reference table for basic operating procedures is included at the start of this section.

vªChapter 6. Advanced Operating Proceduresº on page 85 provides detailed information about using the library manager and the tasks that may be performed with the library manager. This section includes information for the experienced operator or system administrator.

A quick reference table for advanced operating procedures is included at the start of this section.

vªChapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Featureº on page 241 provides information on the remote library manager.

vªChapter 8. Problem Determination Proceduresº on page 259 provides information on error reporting and recovery. This section includes information for the experienced operator or system administrator.

A quick reference table for problem determination procedures is included in this section.

vªAppendix A. Keyboard Templateº on page 305 identi®es the uses of the library manager function keys.

vªGlossaryº on page 341 lists important terms used in this book.

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