Grass Valley PLS200 User Manual

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SCSI Interface Mode

PLS200 Library Installation and Operation

SCSI Interface Mode

In SCSI Interface mode, application software such as Media Manager controls
the motion of the CHM by issuing SCSI commands across the SCSI bus
attached to the library. This is the normal operating mode for the PLS200.

NOTE: The library must be in SCSI Interface mode for the software to control the

motion of the CHM.

For detailed information about the SCSI commands supported by the PLS200
contact your Tektronix representative.

LCD Interface Mode

When the library is operating in LCD Interface mode, you can control the
motions of the CHM from the operator panel.

NOTE: You can use many operator panel features without changing to LCD

Interface mode. LCD Interface mode is required only when you want to
control the motions of the CHM from the operator panel.

25/9 Pin Serial Port Mode

When the library is operating in 25/9 Pin mode, you can control the motions of
the CHM from a remote console program connected to the library's 9-pin or
25-pin port.

NOTE: Use the 25/9 Pin mode to control CHM motion only. You do not need to

change the control mode to access a tape drive's serial port.