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Performing Media Operations
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• Import cleaning cartridges into the library (AutoClean is enabled)
• Export cleaning cartridges from the library (AutoClean is enabled)
• Load cartridges into tape drives
• Unload cartridges from tape drives
• Change the tape drive mode from online to offline and back as
needed
In addition, administrators can:
• Clean tape drives manually, using the
Tools > Drive Mgmt > Clean
Drive
command on the operator panel or
Tools > Drive Operations >
Clean a tape drive
from the Web client.
The following topics provide an overview of these media operations. For
step-by-step procedures, see the library’s online Help. To access the
online Help system, click the
Help
icon at the top right of the
Web client
or
operator panel.
Importing Media
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The Import Media operation allows you to use the I/E station to import
data cartridges into the library. The library’s scanner automatically reads
the barcode on new cartridges imported into the library.
This topic focuses on using the library user interface, not the host
application, to import media. Using the library to import media may
necessitate performing an inventory of the library with the host
application. See your host application documentation for more
information.
There are two ways to import tape cartridges via the library: with manual
cartridge assignment enabled or disabled. Manual cartridge assignment
Note:
The information and procedures in this user’s guide apply
specifically to the library Web client and the operator panel
user interface, not to the host application. Performing media
operations through the library user interface may affect your
host application. See your host application documentation for
information.
Note:
If your library has zero I/E station slots, you cannot import or