Running your library consists of performing everyday tasks. For these operations,
the Command menu is the most frequently used menu. Most actions
associated with this menu are related to physical movement in the library. For
example, directions to import tape cartridges or to move a tape cartridge to
a specific slot are considered everyday tasks. Most of these commands require
the library to be in an offline state.
Turning on the Library
Use the following steps to turn on the library.
If you have not unlocked the front door and cleared the area of packaging
materials, do so now. (See Unpacking Your Library).
Turn on the rear power switch and then turn on the front power switch.
The library firmware automatically begins the teach and inventory processes.
Once the teach and inventory process is complete, we recommend you run Demo
for at least five cycles. To do this, place the library in an offline state,
and then chose Main menu —> Service —> Library —>
Exercise —> Demo.
Turning off the Library
The library can be shut down normally or by the Emergency Shutdown method.
Except in emergencies, stop the library with the normal shutdown procedure before
switching off the rear power switch. Dell is not responsible for damage caused
by improper use of the rear power switch. All risk lies entirely with the user.
NOTICE: In
emergency situations, immediately switch off the rear power switch. This
removes all power from the library.
Use the following steps to shutdown the library.
If the library is in an ONLINE state, from the Main menu, select Online/Offline.
Press OK.
Visually confirm that the library has changed to the OFFLINE state.
Turn off the front power switch.
Turn off the rear power switch.
Moving Tape Cartridges
Use Move Media to move tape cartridges between slots. This is useful
for instances where you want to group a series of cartridges in the library.
Path: Main menu —> Command —> Move —> Move Media
Use the following steps to move tape cartridges.
From the Main menu, select Command and then select Move.
Select Move Media.
With Column selected, press Change Column until
the arrow points to the source column. Press Next.
With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine
until the arrow points to the source magazine. Press Next.
With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the
arrow points to the source slot.
The Select SOURCE line displays the source slot. For example, the display
below has slot 1C3 selected as the source slot.
When the correct slot is selected, select OK.
Select the target slot by repeating the same process.
Press OK.
The tape cartridge is moved.
Moving the Picker
When working with your library, you may want to move the picker to specific
location in the library so that you have an unobstructed view of an area or
so that you can gain access to a particular spot in the library. To move the
picker to a specific location, use Move Picker.
Path: Main menu —> Command —> Move —> Position Picker
Use the following steps to move the picker.
From the Main menu, select Command and then select Move.
Select Position Picker.
With Column selected, press Change Column until
the arrow points to the target column. Press Next.
With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine
until the arrow points to the target magazine. Press Next.
With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the
arrow points to the target slot.
The Select TARGET line displays the target location. For example, the
display below has slot 1C3 selected as the target.
When the correct location is selected, select OK.
The picker is moved to the specified location.
Performing an Inventory
Periodically, you may need to take inventory of the tape cartridges in the
library outside of the initial TEACH and INVENTORY that occurs at startup
or
when the door or Mailbox are opened. For example, if there is a discrepancy
between the number and location of tape cartridges in the library, you may
want to take inventory to reestablish these values. Scan Barcode allows
you to take inventory of the entire library or a specific set of tape cartridges.
Path: Main menu —> Command —> Move —> Scan Barcode
Use the following steps to scan a range of tape cartridges.
From the Main menu, select Command and then select Move.
Select Scan Barcode.
With Column selected, press Change Column until
the arrow points to the start column. Press Next.
With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine
until the arrow points to the start magazine. Press Next.
With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the
arrow points to the start slot.
The Select START line displays the start location. For example, the
display below has slot 1C3 selected as the start location.
When the start location is specified, select OK.
Enter the number of slots to scan, using Up and Down.
Press Next.
Specify whether to display the scan results using Yes/No.
Press OK.
Adding/Removing Tape Cartridges
You can add or remove tape cartridges from your library through the Mailbox
or by manually performing the task. Adding and removing through the Mailbox
is the preferred method as it does not interrupt library operations.
Importing Tape Cartridges
Use Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the Mailbox.
Import moves all media currently in the Mailbox to the first available
slots in the library. Using Import to insert tape cartridges does not
disrupt library operations.
To use this procedure, the Mailbox must be unlocked. For more information,
see Locking/Unlocking
the Mailbox. In addition, before beginning, ensure the tape cartridges
have barcode labels and are not write-protected.
NOTE: After
importing, notice where the tape cartridge is placed, and if necessary,
move the tape cartridge to a new location using Move Media.
Path: Main menu —> Command —> Mailbox —> Import
Use the following steps to import tape cartridges.
From the Main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox.
Select Import.
The picker moves all tape cartridges in the Mailbox to the first available
empty slots. See Storage
Slot Numbering.
When complete, select OK.
If you want to move the imported tape cartridge(s) to a new
location, use Move Media.
Manually Inserting Tape Cartridges
If you need to add a large number of tape cartridges to the library, you probably
will want to manually insert them. If you only have a small number of tape cartridges
to add, use the Import command as it does not interfere with library
operations. To do this procedure, the front door must be unlocked or you must
have the key. In addition, before starting, ensure the tape cartridges have
barcode labels and are not write-protected.
Use the following steps to manually insert tape cartridges.
If the library door is locked, unlock the door. Open the door,
and put the tape cartridges into the slots.
Close the door. (Lock it if necessary.)
The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures.
Exporting a Tape Cartridge
Use Export to remove tape cartridges from your library through the
Mailbox. Export takes a specific tape cartridge and places it in the
Mailbox so that you can remove it from your library. The Export command is only
available if a Mailbox slot is empty. To use this procedure the Mailbox must
be unlocked. For more information, see Locking/Unlocking
the Mailbox.
Path: Main menu —> Command —> Mailbox —> Export
Use the following steps to export tape cartridges.
From the Main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox.
Select Export.
Select OK.
The panel shows a list of tape cartridges in the library.
Press Select to begin choosing the tape cartridge (s)
you want to export.
Use Next, Select, and Pages to choose
the tape cartridge(s) you want to export.
Highlighted tape cartridges will be exported. You can only export as many
tape cartridges as your Mailbox holds.
When complete, press OK.
Manually Removing Tape Cartridges
If you need to remove a large number of tape cartridges, you probably will
want to manually remove them. If you only have a small number of tape cartridges
to remove, use the Export command as it does not interfere with library
operations. To do this procedure, the front door must be unlocked or you must
have the key.
Use the following steps to manually insert tape cartridges.
