HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader - Manual (Page 29)

3 Operating the autoloader
The autoloader can be operated by the following methods:
• Operator control panel - operate manually to insert and eject cartridges and to unload magazines
• Host backup software - the SCSI bus connects the autoloader to the host server and the backup
software. You can perform any functions contained in the backup software.
This chapter provides an overview of the operator control panel, OCP, and information about tape
cartridges and magazines. See “ Autoloader administration ” on page 35 for instructions on using the
OCP.
Operator control panel (OCP) overview
The front panel includes a 2-line by 16-character, green backlit liquid crystal display (LCD). There are
four function keys located to the right of the LCD: Cancel, Enter, Previous, and Next. Above the
LCD screen are four LEDs which are: Ready, Clean, Attention, and Error. This panel provides
everything you need to monitor autoloader status and control all of its functions.
The following functions are available through the OCP:
• Robotic and tape drive firmware version reporting
• Autoloader and drive parameters configuration
• Robotic and tape drive serial number reporting
• Critical component status reporting
• Critical component failure status
• Moving cartridges to and from any location
• Access to detailed error information
• Clean tape drive functionality
• Inventory reporting
• Reset autoloader robotic defaults
Operator control panel buttons
The OCP displays a scrolling menu that lets you access information and execute commands using the four
buttons as detailed in Table 5 .
Table 5 Operator control panel buttons
Button Description
Cancel
Cancels the current menu option, returns
to the previous menu level, or returns to
the Home screen.
Enter
Executes the current menu or selects the
current option displayed on the LCD
screen.
Previous
Selects the previous item or value in the
currently displayed menu.
Next
Selects the next item or value in the
currently displayed menu.
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