IBM Tape Library Magstar 3494 - Manual (Page 204)

Note: If the Select volumes in category order is selected, one of the
following (mount) options should also be selected or the drive will not
be put in stand-alone mode.
Volser This entry field is active when either the Mount a single volume or
Demount a single volume is selected. This field must be filled out for the
Mount a single volume but is optional for the Demount a single volume
selection.
Category to assign to device
This entry field is active when Assign category to a device is selected. A
valid category must be entered. The drop-down list displays the current user
categories and their host-assigned aliases.
Select volumes in category order
This option is available if Assign category to a device has been selected.
Selecting this option causes volumes to be mounted in their category order.
Mount first volume without host interaction
This option is available if Assign category to a device has been selected.
Selecting this option causes the first mount to a device to be performed
without host interaction.
Mount/demount volumes without host interaction
This option is available if Assign category to a device has been selected.
Selecting this option causes mounts and demounts to be performed
automatically without host interaction.
The following are methods for changing a volume’s category:
Do not change volume category
This selection leaves the volume category alone during the stand-alone
device operation.
Change at mount
This selection changes the volume’s category when a volume is mounted. If
this is method is selected, a valid entry must be made into Category to
change volser to: field.
Change at demount
This selection changes the volume’s category when the volume is
demounted. If this method is selected, a valid entry must be made into the
Category to change volser to: field.
Category to change volser to:
A valid category must be entered in this field. The drop-down list displays
the current user categories and their host-assigned aliases.
The following are the push-buttons:
OK Requests that a device be set up as stand-alone device. If the information
entered is valid, you are prompted to confirm the request.
Cancel
Closes this panel without setting up a device as stand-alone.
Help Displays help for this panel.
Reset Stand-Alone Device
This selection allows a device to be taken out of stand-alone mode. The panel
presents a list of devices that are currently in stand-alone mode. The device to be
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