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Preface
This guide, while intended primarily for users of the library, also contains information
that can be used by system administrators. Most of the information pertains to the
library hardware and related operations. For specific drive information or for client-
generated software commands and console messages, refer to your drive or software
documentation.
Organization
The organization of this guide is:
Chapter 1 “Introduction” provides an overview of the SL8500 modular library system.
Chapter 2 “Configuration Information” describes how to activate your site user account, verify the
library and drive configuration entries, and upgrade firmware.
Chapter 3 “Host to Library Communications”
describes host and server support, the connections
from the library to the server.
Chapter 4 “Library Operation” describes the tasks you can perform while the library is operating in
automated and manual modes.
Chapter 5 “Cartridge Information” describes how to handle, inspect, and maintain cartridges.
Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics” describes how to correct problems with the library
and the attached devices (drives, CAP, robots, and elevators). It also describes some of
the diagnostic utilities.
Chapter 7 “Obtaining Maintenance Support” describes how to contact Customer Support for
assistance if problems occur with the tape library.
Appendix A “Cartridge Slot Locations” explains the locations and numbering schemes of the cartridge
slots in the library.
Appendix B “Drive Bay Locations”explains the locations and numbering schemes of the drive bays in
the library.
Appendix C “SNMP” describes the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) feature of the
library.
Glossary The Glossary defines new or special terms and abbreviations used in this manual.
Index The Index helps you find information in this manual.