StorageTek 6 manual Controlling LSM Operating Mode, Controlling CAP Operating Mode

Controlling LSM Operating Mode

The operating mode for any LSM is controlled by using the MODify command to place the LSM online or offline. An LSM operating mode is a relationship between an LSM and all attached hosts. The two LSM operating modes are:

•automatic – the LSM is online to all hosts.

•manual – the LSM is offline to all hosts.

When an LSM is online, the LSM is in the automatic mode, meaning that the robot is fully operational. When an LSM is offline, the LSM is in manual mode.

Refer to the HSC Operator’s Guide, Chapter 4, ‘‘Managing Library Resources,’’ for procedures describing how to operate an LSM in manual or automatic mode.

Controlling CAP Operating Mode

The operating mode for CAPs is controlled by the CAPPref and MODify commands. The four CAP operating modes are:

•automatic – the user can enter cartridges into an LSM without using HSC commands or utilities.

•manual – the user must issue HSC commands and utilities to use the CAP.

•online – the CAP is online to all hosts.

•offline – the CAP is offline to all hosts.

Refer to the HSC Operator’s Guide, Chapter 3, ‘‘Operating an Automated Cartridge System,’’ for a description of CAP modes and Chapter 4, ‘‘Managing Library Resources,’’ for procedures describing how to operate an LSM in manual or automatic mode.

Viewing the Interior Components of an LSM

Should you have a need to determine the state of a tape transport or any other component inside of an LSM, you can use the VIew command to ‘‘see’’ inside of an LSM for visual inspection of a tape transport, pass-thru port, storage cell, CAP, or playground cell.

Using the VIew command offers benefits; you do not need to:

•vary tape transports offline

•modify the LSM offline

•physically open the LSM access door to inspect the inside of the LSM

•disable the LSM for minutes at a time.

Note: This feature is standard on a model 4410 (Cimarron) or 9310 (PowderHorn) LSM. A 9360 (WolfCreek) LSM requires an optional vision system. The SL8500 library does not provide viewing capability.

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