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Running Your Library
Columns
A storage column is a group of slots arranged vertically in the library. Columns are represented by the second digit of a
library coordinate. Columns are identified relative to the front left of the library. The column in the front left of the library is
number 1. The column numbering continues around the library in a clockwise direction. The I/E station column is always
number 6.
Slots
Fixed storage slots are represented by the third digit of the library location coordinate. Within each column, slots are
numbered from top to bottom, starting at 1. For example, in
Tape Drives
Tape drives are addressed first by module and then by tape drive bay within the module. The drive bays within a module are
numbered from top to bottom. A one-based numbering system is used. The full address of a tape drive is in the form of
[module,drive bay]; for example: [0,1], [1,3], [-1,2].
Fibre Channel I/O Blades
Fibre Channel (FC) I/O blades are addressed first by module and then by FC I/O blade bay within the 9U Library Expansion
Module. The blade bays within a module are numbered from top to bottom. A one-based numbering system is used. The full
address of a an FC I/O blade bay is in the form of [module,FC I/O blade bay]; for example: [1,1], [-1,2].
Power Supplies
Power supplies are addressed as [module,PS#], where PS# is 1 for the left power supply and 2 for the right power supply.
The PS# is also etched on the module chassis, above each power supply.
Performing Media Operations
Administrators and users can use commands on the Web client and operator panel Operations menu to perform the
following media operations:
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Import data cartridges into the library
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Export data cartridges from the library
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Move data cartridges between tape drives, I/E stations, and storage slots within a partition
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Import cleaning cartridges into the library (AutoClean is enabled)
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Export cleaning cartridges from the library (AutoClean is enabled)
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Load cartridges into tape drives
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Unload cartridges from tape drives
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Change the tape drive mode from online to offline and back as needed
In addition, administrators can:
Clean tape drives manually, using the Tools > Drive Mgmt > Clean Drive command on the operator panel or Tools
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> Drive Operations > Clean a tape drive from the Web client.
The following topics provide an overview of these media operations. For step-by-step procedures, see the library's online
Help. To access the online Help system, click the Help icon at the top right of the Web client or operator panel.
Note:
The information and procedures in this user's guide apply specifically to the library Web client and the operator
panel user interface, not to the host application. Performing media operations through the library user interface may
affect your host application. See your host application documentation for information.
Importing Media
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1, the full location coordinate of Slot 1 is 0, 1, 1.
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