IBM Magstar 3494 manual Send Message to Host Consoles, Cleaner Cartridge Masks

Note: When ªCleaner Cartridge Masksº is selected from the ªCommandsº pull-down, the following rules apply to the changing of the masks. These rules do not apply when the masks are changed as part of a full inventory operation.

1.A cleaner mask cannot match the volser of any data cartridge in the library. You must either enter a different cleaner mask or eject all data cartridges in the library that match the cleaner mask before using the mask.

2.You cannot delete a cleaner mask when there are cleaner cartridges in the library that match this mask. You must either retain this cleaner mask or eject all cleaner cartridges that match this mask before deleting the mask.

See Figure 91 for information on how to set the cleaner volume masks.

Figure 91. Cleaner Cartridge Masks

The following are the push-buttons:

OK Check masks and save.

Cancel

Closes the window without saving any changes.

Help Provides help concerning the Cleaner Cartridge Mask window.

Send Message to Host Consoles

The Host Message pop-up window (see Figure 92 on page 160) allows you to enter up to 70 characters to be sent to all attached hosts. The library manager must be Online for this selection. If not, an error message is displayed that indicates the 3494 must be Online.

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