Autoload Mode On/Off; Updating Firmware; Using The Library Management Tool - ADIC FastStor 2 User Manual

3. Press + or - until the Circular Mode message appears on the LCD screen.
The second line on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either On or Off.
4. Press ENTER.
The LCD screen indicates whether you are about to turn Circular Mode on or off.
5. Press ENTER to accept the change to Circular Mode, or press CANCEL to exit and not save
the changes.

Autoload Mode On/Off

This option turns Autoload mode on or off, and is only available when in Sequential mode. When
Autoload mode is on, the autoloader automatically loads the cartridge from the lowest numbered
full slot into the tape drive when the system is first turned on (first cartridge only). When Autoload
mode is off, you must load cartridges into the drive manually. This function is only applicable when
you power up the system.
To turn the Autoload mode On or Off
1. From the Home Screen or main menu, press + or – until Configuration appears on the top line
of the LCD screen.
2. Press ENTER to select.
3. Press + or – until the Autoload Mode message appears on the LCD screen.
The second line on the LCD screen indicates the current status, On or Off.
4. Press ENTER. The LCD screen indicates whether you are about to turn Autoload Mode on or
off.
5. Press ENTER to accept the change to Autoload Mode, or press CANCEL to exit and not save
the changes.

Updating Firmware

You can update both drive and autoloader firmware. (The term "autoloader firmware" includes both
the SCSI controller firmware and the robotics controller firmware.)
You can use the Library Management Tool to update both the drive and the autoloader firmware.
Alternatively, you can use a firmware upgrade tape to update drive firmware. There are no alternate
options to update autoloader firmware.
Do not power cycle or reset the autoloader during an upgrade
CAUTION:
process. Doing so can cause the autoloader to become inoperable.

Using the Library Management Tool

The Library Management Tool enables you to view your autoloader and drive VPD settings,
download firmware to your autoloader and drive, and run diagnostic tests on your unit.
The Library Management Tool is available at
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