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Operator Tasks
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This chapter discusses operator tasks which fall into the following broad categories:
basic tasks, menu system tasks, and Data Path Key Management (DPKM) settings.
Many tasks are performed by using the physical operator panel switches (see
"Operator Panel Controls and Indicators"
on page 2-2) and power switch of the
rack-mounted T10000 tape drive while some involve using the drive menu system (see
"Menu System Overview"
on page 4-1).
You can choose to use the Virtual Operator Panel (VOP) instead of using the physical
operator panel. Many of the drive and cartridge tasks are performed by using the VOP
Drive Operations menu (see
Figure
3–1) such as load or unload a tape, set the drive
offline, IPL the drive, and force a dump. Hibernation controls are also available for the
T10000C and T10000D tape drives. Refer to the VOP documentation for additional
information regarding program installation, drive connections, and the VOP user
interface.
Figure 3–1 Virtual Operator Panel Drive Operations Menu (T10000C Tape Drive)
For operator tasks relating to drives within a library, consult the operator guide for
your specific library.
The scope of tasks documented depends on the functionality of the particular library.
Library information might describe drive cleaning only or provide a broad range of
tasks (for example using the drive operator panel, cleaning a drive, and manually
mounting or dismounting a cartridge).
Operator Tasks 3-1
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