Random Access Mode; Manual Modes - Sun Microsystems SPARCstorage Library User Manual

3. To enable the unit to eject a tape from the drive, use :
• mt -f /dev/rmt/x offline [replace 'x' with the drive number] or
• use the l flag with ufsdump.
Access to the on-line man(ual) page is via man ufsdump.
4. To load the first tape after ejecting the last, use the front panel controls to
select the Loop option.
There is both a loop 1 for the first drive and a loop 2 for the second drive.

1.9.2 Random Access Mode

The random access method allows access to any tape in the library. Sun does
not provide a driver in the standard OS to provide this functionality. A random
access driver and a full backup application utility is offered in the Solstice
Backup program. This is a version of the the Legato Networker utility. This
multi-function utility provides various capabilities, including backup
operations while the system is running. It does not require the system to be
shut down like some other utilities.

1.9.3 Manual Modes

The third method is to place the tapes manually into an internal drive using
commands from the front panel.
1. Select the LCD interface mode.
2. Select Maintenance Menu, press enter.
3. Scroll to Diagnostics, press enter.
4. Scroll to Position to Element, press enter.
5. Select a number, press enter.
Cartridge slot numbers are 1 through 10.
6. Scroll to Move Cartridge.
Drive numbers are 82 and 83.
The fourth method is the manual mode. The manual method involves opening
the front door of the unit and placing tapes directly into the internal drives by
hand. This is recommended in the event of a failure of the robotic unit.
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