StorageTek Host Software Component 6 User Manual

1st ed., 6/30/04 - 312579601

To execute the utility: 

 1. Delete the lines in the template that are not required, or leave the comment indicator 

(*) in column one. 

 2. Remove the comment indicator from the desired lines. 

 3. Specify values for the desired parameters. 

 4. the parameters that are not desired. 

 5. Enter the command ‘‘FILE.’’ 

The job file is then submitted to the ACS service machine for execution. 

The following example shows JCL for entering a cartridge(s) into a CAP. The volume(s) is 
placed into scratch status. 

Output resulting from the execution of the Enter Cartridges utility includes:

• a listing of input commands with appropriate messages when syntax errors occur (see 

Figure 14 on page 252) 

• console messages informing the console operator when new volumes are entered 

• messages associated with error conditions resulting from an unsuccessful attempt to 

enter cartridges 

• updated library control data set containing new volumes with the proper scratch 

dispositions.