StorageTek Host Software Component 6 User Manual
428 VM/HSC 6.0 System Programmer’s Guide
1st ed., 6/30/04 - 312579601
Use LSMs as Scratch Loaders in a Mixed ACS
In an environment where massive cartridge input is required or a lot of cartridge
movement occurs, 9360 (WolfCreek) or 9310 (PowderHorn) LSMs can be used to
simulate scratch loaders intermixed with 4410 LSMs to improve library performance.
movement occurs, 9360 (WolfCreek) or 9310 (PowderHorn) LSMs can be used to
simulate scratch loaders intermixed with 4410 LSMs to improve library performance.
1. Specify the following operator command:
MNTD SCRDISM(ARCHIVE)
2. Run scratch redistribution frequently.
3. Eject cartridges when necessary from the archive device (4410 or 9310).
Figure 28 shows a 9360 used as a scratch loader.
4410
9360
1) Enter scratches
into 9360
2) Archive scratches
from 9360 to 4410
3) Eject cartridges from
the archive device (4410)
through the enhanced CAP
through the enhanced CAP
9360
9360
9360
LCU
C46014
Figure 28. Using LSMs as Scratch Loaders