About This Guide - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 Hardware Operator's Manual

About This Guide

This guide describes how to operate the A4846A Library Storage Module (LSM).
Most of the information pertains to hardware.
For LSM management software information and drive information, refer to the
publications that pertain to these specific topics.
This guide is intended primarily for data center operators who operate the LSM.
System programmers and computer system administrators might also find the
information in this guide useful.
This guide has four chapters and one appendix:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Appendix A
A glossary of relevant terms and acronyms and an index are located after the
appendix. A Reader Comment Form at the back of the guide is for communicating
suggestions or requests for change. We encourage and appreciate reader feedback.
"General Information" describes the LSM hardware.
"Controls, Indicators, and Configuration" shows the locations of
the power switch and operator panel, and describes the functions of
the softkeys, indicators, and display. This chapter also shows how
to set the SCSI robotic address and maximum usage count for the
cleaning cartridge.
"Operating the LSM" contains the procedures to operate the LSM.
The procedures include how to power on and power off the units,
perform automated operations (enter and eject a cartridge through
the cartridge access port), and perform manual operations (mount
and dismount cartridges).
"Cartridges" describes how to prepare, inspect, store, and clean
cartridges.
"Specifications" lists supplies and accessories, specifications, and
agency certifications.
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