Chapter 4 Operating the Autoloader
Operating Modes
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LTO Ultrium 8-Slot Autoloader User’s Guide
Operating Modes
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The
System Driven
mode is the normal mode of operation. In this mode,
the Operator’s Panel displays the status associated with the actions that
were caused from commands issued via the drive's SCSI interface. Some
of these actions including loading, rewinding, and moving tape display.
When an operator’s panel button is pressed and released, the operator’s
panel changes to
Interaction
mode. In
Interaction
mode, you can operate
the unit.
Interaction
mode
continues for three minutes after you stop pushing
buttons or the requested robotic action stops. After this time, the
operator’s panel returns to
System Driven
mode automatically.
The autoloader has two operating modes —
Random
and
Sequential
. The
operating mode used depends on whether automation software is
controlling cartridges in the autoloader. Initially, the autoloader assumes
you are not using automation software to control cartridge or drive
activity. This is called
Sequential
mode. If the autoloader detects that
automation software is controlling tape drive activity, it switches to
Random
mode automatically.
The following sections provide more information about
Sequential
and
Random
modes.
Note:
SEQ
appears in the operator's panel LCD when the autoloader
is in
Sequential
Mode. No message appears during
Random
Mode.
Drive loaded
12345-78 SEQ
