Exabyte MAGNUM 1X7 LTO - Manual (Page 77)

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PERATION
After you have configured your autoloader, you can add cartridges and put it
into operation. If you operate the autoloader in:
 Random mode (the default)—your autoloader application controls which
cartridges are moved to and from the tape drive
 Sequential mode (see page 38 )—the autoloader automatically processes the
cartridges in sequential order
In both cases, your backup application controls backup and restore jobs in
the tape drive.
You can monitor autoloader operations by viewing the operator panel or by
using the autoloader’s Remote Management utility (see Chapter 4 ). The
operator panel provides continuous updates on the activities of the autoloader
and tape drive. The status LED, located to the right of the operator panel
buttons, also indicates autoloader activity as follows:
LED Color Status
Off (no color) The autoloader is idle
Green The autoloader is performing a mechanical
operation
Amber The autoloader encountered a hardware error
See
Appendix C, Error Messages
Figure 5-1 Location of status LED
Status LED