Exabyte 1X7 LTO User Manual

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CTOBER

 2006

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After you have configured your autoloader, you can add cartridges and put it 

into operation. If you operate the autoloader in:



Random mode (the default)—your autoloader application controls which 

cartridges are moved to and from the tape drive



Sequential mode (see 

)—the autoloader automatically processes the 

cartridges in sequential order

In both cases, your backup application controls backup and restore jobs in 

the tape drive.

You can monitor autoloader operations by viewing the operator panel or by 

using the autoloader’s Remote Management utility (see 

). The 

operator panel provides continuous updates on the activities of the autoloader 

and tape drive. The status LED, located to the right of the operator panel 

buttons, also indicates autoloader activity as follows:

Off (no color) The autoloader is idle

Green

The autoloader is performing a mechanical 

operation

Amber

The autoloader encountered a hardware error
See 

Status LED