Chapter 1 Quick Start
Autoloader Components
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LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User’s Guide
Autoloader Components
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The following describes the major components of the autoloader.
Figure 1 Front Panel
Components
•
Cartridge access port
—Used to insert or remove cartridges from the
autoloader.
•
Status LEDs
— Consists of several lights that provide information
about various system functions. See
Status LEDs
on page 26 for more
information.
•
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
— Displays two lines of text with 16
characters per line. The screen displays actions and status
information, menu items, and error messages, based on the operation
mode. See
LCD
on page 27 for more information.
•
Keypad
— Performs various tasks in
interaction
mode. See
Keypad
on
page 27 for more information.
•
Power switch
— Lets you turn the autoloader and the enclosed tape
drive off and on. The switch is recessed into the front panel to
prevent the autoloader from being accidentally turned off during
operation.
Cartridge access port
Status LEDs
Keypad
Power switch
Liquid
crystal
display
