User Guide

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Operational Status ACL Application Programmer’s Guide
The status data that can be retrieved by aclGetStatus() or acl_status_libraryincludes the
following
CHS Mode The current operating mode of the CHS: On-line, Manual, Sequential
Looping, or Sequential Non_Looping.
CHS position (DST 412) The current position of the ACL cartridge handling system;
parked or the storage bin positioned in front of the drive.
(DST 712 and DST 812) - The element at which the cartridge handler is
positioned.
Frame Warning (DST 412) The cabinet state; i.e., normal (tape drive secured in cabinet)
or out of frame (CHS assembly swung away from cabinet).