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User Interfaces
The user interfaces include the operator panel and the Ethernet/Web port.
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Operator Panel
This display has a simple menu system that presents all necessary configuration and status
functions, as well as instructions for configuring the library.
The operator panel displays library and drive status, drive and media type, configuration,
diagnostic sequences, and an event log to help you keep the library operating and
diagnose problems quickly.
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Library Status Tool
By connecting a 10baseT Ethernet interface to the library's Ethernet port, you can easily
monitor the library activity remotely through a workstation.
Note: To upgrade firmware, you will need:
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Library Admin
The StorageTek L-series Library Admin is now available and optional for the L20/L40/
L80 tape libraries. This is an upgrade version of the Library Status tool, that has enhanced
maintenance and diagnostic capabilities. So, in addition to the features of the Library
Status tool, the Library Admin includes the ability to:
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Get a virtual view of the library's cells.
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Obtain valuable statistics on the library, drives, cells, and the cleaning cartridge.
MT9104
A personal computer (PC)
Software capable of performing a Z-modem transfer (for example, Library
Status tool, Windows Hyperteminal, or Procomm) and familiarity with this
software
An available serial port
A cable for the PC's serial port (for more information on this cable, see the
Upgrading Firmware section of the relevant library's user's guide)
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