Information about the Operator Interfaces

The StorageLibrary has two Operator interfaces: the Front Panel Interface (FPI) and the Remote Management Interface (RMI). Operations on the StorageLibrary can be performed locally on the library using the FPI or remotely on your computer using the remote management interface (RMI). Similar functionality with common elements is used for both formats.

Both Front Panel Interface and the Remote Management Interface are required

Note to access all options for operating the library. Some functionality is only available through the remote management interface, and some functionality is only available through the front panel interface. However, it is recommended that you use the remote management interface rather than the front panel to perform library operations whenever possible.

Front Panel Interface (FPI)

The front panel is physically attached to the front of the library. The Operator interface appears on the LCD display of the front panel for executing basic library management functions.

The functions of the four control buttons are displayed in the corners of the LCD. The functions of the buttons change during different activities, and the actual function for each button is always visible on the display.

The Front Panel includes the Operator control panel with LCD display, four control buttons, two LED indicators and a standby switch.

Scroll Function

The front panel display is able to display 20 characters in a line. Some functionality requires more than 20 characters. To access all characters a scroll function is implemented. The buttons on the front panel are used to scroll the text left or right (a left arrow appears on the left button and a right arrow appears on the right button to indicate the scroll function).

The number of lines on the display is limited. If the text to be displayed contains more than 8 lines, a similar scroll function as described above is used. For line scrolling, the arrows on the buttons indicate scroll up or down function.

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Tandberg Data T40 manual Information about the Operator Interfaces, Front Panel Interface FPI, Scroll Function

T40 specifications

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