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Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader
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Autoloader operations
After you install and configure the autoloader and install your program on the
host computer, the autoloader performs most operations automatically.
Operator intervention includes the following activities:
■ Monitoring autoloader operation and status
■ Performing autoloader and tape drive operations
Monitoring the autoloader operation and
status
During normal operation, the Status screen appears on the LCD. You can use
this screen to monitor autoloader activities. By default, the Status screen
displays the current operating status of the autoloader and tape drive.
To set the Operator’s Panel to interaction mode, press any key. This mode lets
you use the keypad to display options for issuing commands to the autoloader,
viewing information screens, and configuring the autoloader.
Performing autoloader and tape drive
operations
The Commands menu provides options for importing and exporting cartridges,
loading and unloading a cartridge from the tape drive, cleaning the tape drive,
and updating the cartridge inventory. For more information on data cartridges,
see “Data cartridges” on page 27.