Operating The Tape Library; Operating Panel On The Device - Fujitsu SE700 Operating Manual

ETERNUS LT40 S2 tape library

4.2.3 Operating the tape library

This section contains information on operating the tape library.
4.2.3.1

Operating panel on the device

The tape library is by default operated via the Operator Control Panel (OCP).
The LCD display of the OCP shows the tape library's operating status and actions (e.g.
"Loading", "Rewinding" or "Moving tape").
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Basic rules
OCP operation must obey some basic rules:
Any operational conflict between commands received over the BS2000 system and
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those entered via the OCP will be avoided with a reservation mechanism on a 'first-
come, first-served' basis. The OCP commands are stored only until a logout or
automatic timeout takes place, or until Manual Mode is returned to automatically (see
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Library firmware will not allow a user to select an impossible action, e.g.:
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Any error detected by the library or drive controller and not recoverable through prede-
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termined firmware algorithms will be considered as fatal. An error code will be displayed
on the LCD screen and the error LED will become illuminated. The error code will
remain displayed until a push button is pressed on the operator control panel. This then
causes the LCD screen to return to the Home Screen of the menu system.
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The tape library is protected by preinstalled IDs and passwords. Customer Support
knows these IDs and passwords. You are recommended to change these
passwords at startup. If you change the passwords, please ensure that the changed
passwords are available when support is required.
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Moving a cartridge from any source to a full slot
Moving a cartridge from an empty slot
Loading a cartridge from any source to a full drive
Unloading a cartridge from an empty drive
Periphery
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