Instruction Manual

Operation
M8701A / M8702A ACL Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide—694636-001
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Support
Releasing and Replacing the Magazines
Use the Operations: Magazine page to release the right or left magazine. When you
click Release, the device will unlock the magazine and display Left Magazine
Unlocked or Right Magazine Unlocked on the OCP screen. The magazine does not
move until you pull it out of the device. If you do not remove the magazine within a few
seconds, the device will lock it. When you replace the magazine, the device will
inventory the magazine's tape cartridges.
Support
Performing General Diagnostics
Use the Support: General Diagnostic page to run general tests to verify the usability
and reliability of the device. Select the test and enter the number of test cycles before
starting the test. To cancel the test early, click on the Stop button.
Figure 4-20. Operations: Inventory Page
Figure 4-21. Operations: Magazines Page
Caution. Some RMI operations take the device offline. This inactive mode can interfere with
host-based application software, causing data loss. Ensure that the device is idle before
attempting to perform any remote operations that take it offline.