Operating the LSM
This chapter contains the procedures for:
• Powering on the LSM
• Powering off the LSM
• IPLing the LSM
• Operating in automated mode
• Operating in manual mode
Note: When the LSM is controlled by the host, refer to your software
Powering On or IPLing the LSM
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drive, make sure that each drive is empty and
each DLT handle is up. On DLT4000 model drives, you can see whether
the handle is down. On DLT7000 model drives, look for the white hub. If
the hub is up, the handle is down.
positions.
If the handle is down and the Operate Handle indicator is on, push the
shuttle all the way back, pause, then release. The handle will rise. If the
indicator is not on, contact your customer engineer for assistance.
The above caution does not apply to the 9840 tape drives. The 9840
drives do not have a handle.
To power on the LSM, lift the power switch on the bottom right corner of the
right front door of the LSM.
To IPL the LSM, press the IPL softkey on the LSM operator panel.
publications and enter the command using the LSM management
software to perform the desired activity. For some activities, you might
have to ask your systems administrator for the required information
Figure 3-1
shows the handle
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