IBM 3581 Quick Reference

Operation Mode Selection
To change the mode of operation between random access and
sequential access, see the diagram below.
Note: Most storage management software applications will not
work with the autoloader in sequential mode.
Then
Hold both for 5 seconds
First
dIAG MENU
CHG MOdE
RANdOM
SEQUENTIAL
To exit and cancel the selection, press MODE
Autoloader Functions
To access any of the functions, while in random access mode,
press the MODE button repeatedly until the LCD displays the
desired function on line 1.
Based on the presence of cartridges within the autoloader, some
of the selections may not be displayed.
Note: When selecting functions , you can only scroll forward
through the choices. If you pass the function
continue to press MODE until the function
again.
LdR REAdY
LOAd dRV
SRC SLOT N
EJECT dRV
dST SLOT N
LOAd SLOT
SRC SLOT N
EJECT SLOT
SRC SLOT N
EJECT PCKR
dST SLOT N
SET SCSI
LdR Id X
dRV Id X
Optional Bar Code Reader
Connector
Cycle power
Off - On
Thumbscrew
1. To install the optional bar code reader, insert the connector on
the bar code reader into the connector on the inside of the
autoloader.
2. Push in and tighten the thumbscrews until the bar code reader is
secure.
3. To enable the bar code reader, ensure that LdR REAdY appears
on the message display. Press and hold the NEXT button and
then the MODE button until dIAG MENU displays. Press MODE
until bARCOdE displays. Press SELECT, bCOdE ENAb displays.
Press SELECT, bCODE ON displays, press SELECT again. The
bar code reader is now enabled.
that you want,
Cartridge Types
that you want displays
P/N 08L9120,
(Red Write-Protect Switch)
P/N 08L9124, IBM Cleaning Cartridge
(Gray Write-Protect Switch)
Note: To order bar code labels, visit the Web at
http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto
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3581 Ultrium T ape Autoloader
Quick Reference
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