HP StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 24)

Auto cleaning is disabled by default. You can enable automatic cleaning even if there are no
cleaning cartridges in the device. In this case, the device will display a warning message.
CAUTION:
Only enable automatic cleaning in either the backup application or the Library, not both.
• Barcode Label Length Reported to Host — the number of bar code characters reported to the host
application. This option provides compatibility with libraries and software with more limited bar
code reading capabilities. The default is 8.
• Barcode Label Alignment Reported to Host — configures the end of the bar code label characters
to report to the host application when reporting fewer than the maximum number of characters.
For example, when reporting only six characters of the bar code label
12345678 , if the alignment
is left, the Library will report 123456 . If the alignment is right, the Library will report 345678 . The
default is left, which is used by most software applications.
• Ignore Barcode Media ID — when disabled (default), the barcode Media ID on the tape cartridges
will be checked by the Library. The Library will only allow appropriate tape cartridges to be loaded
into tape drives. The barcode Media ID is the last two characters of the barcode. For example,
an LTO-4 labeled cartridge will not be allowed to move into an LTO-3 tape drive. When Ignore
Barcode Media ID is enabled, the Library will move any tape to any tape drive. If the cartridge
is incompatible with the tape drive, a message will be displayed. HP strongly recommends that
all tape cartridges have barcodes with the correct Media ID.
• Magazine access using front panel - Admin password required — when enabled (default), the
Administrator password is required to remove the magazines from the OCP. When disabled, the
magazines may be removed using the OCP without entering a password. Robotic motion is pre-
vented when magazines are removed. Allowing unauthorized removal of magazines can leave
the Library in a state where backup operations cannot continue if all magazines are not properly
replaced in the Library. The default is to require the Administrator password.
• Extended mode enabled — select the box to enable extended mode; clear the box to disable ex-
tended mode. The configuration will take effect when the Library power is cycled. Extended mode
must be enabled or disabled in both Libraries.
Extended mode can only by disabled in the lower Library from the OCP.
System configuration changes are only applied after the Apply Selections or the Submit button is
selected. After making the selection, a warning page informs you of the impact of the proposed
change. In some cases a pop-up screen asks you to confirm the change. Many changes also require
the device to reboot. You may need to click Refresh to see the changes.
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