Accessing Cartridges; Magazine State - IBM TS4300 User Manual

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hosts that are associated with that logical library. If you don't want the cleaning cartridge to be visible
to any hosts, put it into a storage slot that is not assigned to any logical libraries.
When a cleaning operation is initiated, the library first attempts to use an unexpired cleaning cartridge
from the same logical library as the tape drive. If the logical library does not contain an unexpired
cleaning cartridge, the library attempts to use an unexpired cleaning cartridge from a storage slot that
is not assigned to a logical library. The library does not use a cleaning cartridge from a different logical
library. When auto cleaning is enabled, ensure that each logical library has an unexpired cleaning
cartridge. Or, place at least one unexpired cleaning cartridge into a storage slot that is not assigned to
a logical library.
After the initial configuration, Auto Clean can be turned on or off by accessing the Logical Library
Wizard Expert Mode.
1. Go to Library > Logical Libraries > Actions > Manage Logical Library (Expert Mode).
2. Select the logical library, then click Edit.
3. Click Next to go to the General Settings screen.
4. Check or clear Auto Clean, then click Next on the subsequent screens.
5. If a change was made, click Finish and the Logical Libraries are reconfigured. If no changes were
made, click Cancel.
Note: IBM recommends enabling the Auto Clean function on the library. With the Auto Clean function
enabled, drive cleaning occurs automatically. The only time Auto Cleaning must be disabled is when
your backup application requires that it has control.
Manual cleaning
Manual cleaning requires that you select a menu option from the Management GUI to clean one or
more of the tape drives. Manual cleaning is always supported.
Host cleaning
Host cleaning enables the backup application to define and control the cleaning process. Automatic
and manual cleaning use the CLNxxx VOLSER. It is mandatory to put the cleaning cartridge into a
storage slot that is assigned to a logical library. The host needs to "recognize" that the cleaning
cartridge is available for use.
Note: For tape cartridge information, see "Supported tape cartridges" on page 20.

Accessing cartridges

Each magazine has a button that provides an easy way to open a magazine.
See "Front panel" on page 5.
Each module can be configured to have a portion of the right magazine that is designated as an I/O station
or this option can be disabled.
• To open the I/O station, press the magazine button for less than 3 seconds.
• To open the entire magazine, press the magazine button for more than 3 seconds.
Notes:
1. If a magazine is opened, no other magazines or I/O stations can be opened.
2. If during the magazine open process the magazine is not opened within 30 seconds, the magazine
locks.
3. The user must pull out the magazine, as the magazine does not eject.
The LED also provides an indicator of the current state of that magazine.
Table 40. Magazine state

Magazine state

Closed
LED state
Steady ON
Description
I/O station is enabled.
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