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B Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find installation instructions? The library requires that a trained HP Support Engineer
perform the installation.
Where are error messages described? When the library detects issues, it sends you e-mail notifications
and creates events that provide you with detailed information about the issues and corrective actions
you can perform. A event can direct you to obtain further help from technical support. For more
information about troubleshooting, see
How do I clean a drive? Use your backup software to clean the drives. For detailed instructions, see
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How do I know when the drives need cleaning? The host application informs you when drives need
to be cleaned. See
.
What is a partition? A partition is an abstraction of a single underlying physical library that presents
the appearance of multiple, separate libraries for purposes of file management, access by multiple
users, or dedication to one or more host applications. It is a collection of real physical elements,
combined to create a grouping that is different from the physical library, and is often dedicated to a
single host application. For example, you can choose to run one software application in one partition
and a different software application in a second partition. For more information, see
. To learn how to create a partition, see
Where can I find the library serial number? The serial number appears in the ID column for the first
line of output on the System Status dialog box (select Monitor > System). Use the serial number when
contacting technical support for assistance.
How many characters can be in the barcodes? For LTO media barcodes, the library dynamically
supports 1 to 14 characters for volume serial number plus a two-character media type identifier. The
image below is an example of a supported LTO barcode label.
What barcode formats are supported? Cartridges must have an external barcode label that is
machine-readable to identify the volume serial number. A barcode must use only uppercase letters A
to Z and/or numeric values 0 to 9. The library currently supports Code 39 (3 of 9) type barcode
labels.
What do I do if I lose my password? Contact technical support, and they will tell you how to reset the
password. See
.
What do I do if I lose power during a backup? If your library contains a redundant power supply, it
is unlikely that power will ever be completely unavailable to the library.
The library should recover even if power goes out completely during a backup. If power remains off,
press the Power button, and leave it in the off position until you can obtain a reliable power source.
When the power to the library is turned back on, the library will recover. You must re-run the backup
using your application software.
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