IBM Tape Library Magstar 3494 - Manual (Page 174)

Using the Commands Pull-Down
Use the Commands pull-down (see Figure 88) to work with the tape library
commands.
The Commands pull-down selections are as follows:
Cleaning
Allows the selection of the following:
Schedule cleaning
Schedule the cleaning of the tape drives based on time or usage.
(See “Schedule Cleaning” on page 155.)
Eject a cleaner cartridge
Eject a selected cleaner cartridge. (See “Eject a Cleaner Cartridge”
on page 158.)
Cleaner masks
Change cleaner masks. (See “Cleaner Cartridge Masks” on
page 158.)
Send message to host consoles
Display a pop-up window where you enter a message (70 characters
maximum). The message is then sent to all the hosts. (See “Send Message
to Host Consoles” on page 159.)
Promote a command in the queue
Display a pop-up window that allows the user to select one or more
requests in the command queue to be promoted. (See “Promote a
Command in the Queue” on page 160.)
System management
Allows the selection of the following:
Volser range for media types
This panel allows the entry of up to 50 volser ranges and
associated media types. The volser ranges are used to help
determine a volser’s media type when it is inserted into the library.
Figure 88. Commands Pull-Down Menu
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