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46 Using Special Features in Libraries
Load Scenarios
The following scenarios describe the operation during the various types of
load.
Load Scenario 1: Autoload
1 The library sends an ACI Set Configuration command to enable Autoload.
2 The host sends a Move Medium command to the robotics.
3 The picker gets a cartridge from a storage slot.
4 The picker inserts the cartridge into the drive aperture.
5 The picker pushes the cartridge to at least Load Point 1.
6 The drive automatically takes the cartridge, loads it and threads it.
Load Scenario 2: ACI Controlled
1 The host sends a Move Medium command to the robotics.
2 The picker gets a cartridge from a storage slot.
3 The picker inserts the cartridge to between Load Point 1 and Load Point 2.
4 The picker lets go of the cartridge.
5 The library sends an ACI Load command to the drive.
6 The drive takes the cartridge, then loads and threads it.
Unload Scenario 1: Autoload
1 The library sends an ACI Set Configuration command to enable Auto-
Eject.
2 The host sends a SCSI Unload command to the tape drive.
3 The drive rewinds, unthreads and ejects the cartridge to Eject Point.
4 The host sends a Move Medium command to the robotics.
5 The picker takes the cartridge from the tape drive and places it in its
storage slot.
Unload Scenario 2: ACI Controlled
1 The host sends a SCSI Unload command to the drive.
2 The drive rewinds and unthreads the tape. It then pauses with the
cartridge at Hold Point.