Freecom SUPERLOADER3 LTO2-HH Manual page 63

In mode, you (or the backup software) can specify which
Random
cartridge you want to use and where you want it to go. You will probably
use this mode the most.
The mode supports certain backup applications that do not
Sequential
manage media. During backup, when one cartridge is read or written to
the end of the tape, the autoloader automatically returns that cartridge to
its slot and loads the cartridge from the next higher numbered slot to the
tape drive to be read or written to. This continues until the backup
software stops accessing the drive or until all the cartridges have been
sequentially accessed. The autoloader does not move the media until the
host requests the tape drive to unload the tape via a SCSI unload
command.
Note: In
Sequential
the
Device Manager
Device Manager
is to allow for operating systems that do not support multiple
LUNS.
In mode, which is an option of the
Sequential Cycle
autoloader automatically starts over with magazine slot 1 when the last
cartridge is used (slot 16 or highest filled slot). If this change mode is not
set, the autoloader stops when the last cartridge available has been used.
In mode, the autoloader continues to cycle until a user
Sequential Cycle
stops it.
To set the :
Mode
1 From any page, click the
screen displays.
2 In the section of the page, the current mode is marked. To
Mode
change the mode, select a different option. The
box is ignored if
Sequential
3 Click .
submit
Note: You must perform a system reset before the new mode
takes effect, or you can use the front panel to power cycle
your machine.
SuperLoader 3 Autoloader User's Guide
Chapter 4 On-board Remote Management
mode, the medium changer does not appear in
. The medium changer will reappear in
if you return the system to
heading. The
Configuration
mode is not selected.
Configuration Page
mode. This
Random
mode, the
Sequential
Configuration
check
Sequential Cycle
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