HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader User and Service Guide (AK377-96024, December 2012)

CAUTION: Since loop mode will endlessly cycle through the tapes, it is possible to
overwrite old data. Make sure that there are enough tapes in the autoloader or that the
tapes are regularly rotated in and out to ensure that data you want to save is not
overwritten.
◦ Autoload — the device will automatically load the tape from the lowest numbered full
slot on power up.
• WWide Node Name — a world wide unique identifier that the autoloader reports over SCSI
and may be used by operating systems or software applications to identify and track the
autoloader.
Viewing static drive information
The Identity: Drive page, Identity: Drive page (Fibre Channel), and Identity: Drive page (SAS)
provide detailed information about the tape drive.
Figure 29 Identity: Drive page (Fibre Channel)
40 Operating the tape autoloader