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• If the drive is empty and the feed channel contains a cartridge which hasn't
been previously loaded, the cartridge loads into the drive.
• If the drive and the feed channel are empty, but at least one cartridge is
available in the input bin, then the cartridge loads into the drive.
• If the drive, the feed channel, and the input bin are all empty, the Operator
indicator blinks until a cartridge is loaded and the
Note: This is for ESCON attached drives only. SCSI attached drives will
• If the drive is full, then a mount pre-queues for execution during the next
unload.
Note: This is for ESCON attached drives only.
Unload Message
When the CSL receives an unload message, the cartridge in the drive moves to
the feed channel. The CSL sequences as follows:
• If the output bin is not full, the cartridge is placed into the output bin.
• If the output bin is full, the cartridge remains in the feed channel, and the
Operator indicator blinks until the cartridge is removed and the
is pressed.
Note: Refer to
• If a mount has been pre-queued then, if possible, the next cartridge is
mounted with only one cartridge shift operation.
Place CSL in System Mode
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Load up to seven cartridges in the input bin.
4. Press the
Note: The CSL does not respond to the
5. Unload the output bin when necessary.
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issue an error to the host.
Refer to
"Priority Mount Mode" on page 6-18
priority cartridge directly into the CSL.
"Cartridge Removal from Feed Channel" on page 6-20
remove a priority mounted cartridge from the feed channel.
Autoload Mode
switch until the System indicator illuminates.
switch to set the System mode.
Start
switch.
Start
the input bin of the loader.
Ninth Edition
Modes of Operation
switch is pressed.
Start
to physically mount a
switch if a cartridge is not in
Start
switch
Start
to
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