Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide (July 2000)

Configuration 4-5
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Bob Young
Project:
Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide
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Part Number:
127510-002
File Name:
e-ch4 Configuration.doc
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Set Library Mode
This option lets you set the MiniLibrary system robotics operating mode to
Random, Sequential DLT0, Sequential DLT1, or Sequential Split. Random is
the normal operating mode which affords complete host control of the
MiniLibrary system robotics. The Sequential modes are locally controlled
modes. Sequential DLT0 begins with any cartridge loaded into DLT0. The
Base Module monitors the status of DLT0, and when the host unloads the
cartridge, it loads the next cartridge in magazine numerical order. This
operation continues to cycle until all of the cartridges have been loaded.
Sequential DLT1 is the same, except that the cartridges are loaded into DLT1.
Sequential Split mode provides two simultaneous sequential modes. Cartridges
0 through 4 are loaded sequentially into DLT0; cartridges 5 through 9 are
loaded sequentially into DLT1.
Set Sequential Configuration
NOTE:
Sequential Split mode requires two drives. The default is Random.
To operate the a standalone MiniLibrary Base Module in sequential mode, the
following configuration parameters must be established:
■
Library Mode- change from Random (default) to Sequential DLT0
■
Sequential Mode must remain at Normal (default)
■
Test Unit Ready (TUR) - must remain at Custom (default)
To establish these parameters for sequential mode operation:
1. From the Default menu press the
Enter
button. The following Main
Menu appears:
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
2. Press
three times so that the is next to Configure menu and press
the
Enter
button. The following Configure submenu appears:
Set Data Format
Set SCSI
Set Library Mode
Set Element Base