Operator Controls; Front Panel - Oracle StorageTek T9840 User Manual

Several methods are available that enable you to determine the state of the tape drive,
perform operator tasks, or view and alter drive configuration settings.
All T9840 drives have a physical operator panel. You can use this panel to access the
drive menu system, to view drive indicators, to access front panel switches, and to
load a tape cartridge. In the rack-mounted drive, you should always have clear access
to the panel.
For a library attached drive, you must open the library door to access the drive
operator panel. Several library models provide the capability to obtain information
about the drive from the library or a software application. The library console for the
SL8500 and SL3000 libraries is introduced in this chapter.
The T9840D tape drive is supported by the Virtual Operator Panel application
(release 1.0.12 or higher). The VOP application is introduced in this chapter.
Information in chapters 3 and 4 of this document rely on use of the physical operator
panel.

Front Panel

The T9840 tape drive front panel is the operator's interface with the drive. The panel
features: a cartridge load/unload slot, four indicator lights, four switches, a manual
unload device, and an alphanumeric display with an optional tape bar
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Chapter 4, "Operator Tasks"
Chapter 5, "Indicators and Messages"
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describes how to use the switches to perform operations.

Operator Controls

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