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

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Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide
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:
m-appf Tape Drives and Cartridges.doc
Last Saved On:
7/12/00 11:50 AM
Using the Tape Drives
Each tape drive has a control panel consisting of status indicators (lights) and
buttons. Each tape drive control panel can be accessed only with the outside
cover removed. It is best to use only the MiniLibrary front panel to control the
tape drives.
2.6
6.0
10.0/15.0
20.0
35.0
Compress
Density
Override
Write
Protected
Tape
In Use
Use
Cleaning
Tape
Operate
Handle
Select
Unload
SHR-1729
5
4
3
2
1
Figure F-5. Tape drive control panel
Table F-7 lists the operation of the right-side control panel buttons and
indicators.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of damaging data on the tape cartridges, do not
attempt to manually change the tape density using the controls on the left side
of the control panel. To change tape density, issue the appropriate commands
from the application software on your host computer.