HP 20-Feb User Manual

60 Front Panel Overview

Chapter 2

Front Panel Overview

The front panel displays icons and text that provide library, drive, and tape 

status information. It also uses text prompts and warnings to guide you while 

making changes. Use the button immediately below the label to execute the 

desired function. The function of the buttons varies between screens.
The display defaults to the Home Screen. 

 on page 60 shows a 

typical Home Screen view, using a four-drive model as an example.

Figure 27

   

Home Screen

The Home Screen shows the following:

■

Statement indicating the general condition of the library

■

Drive and tape status

■

Tape bar code (if applicable)

■

[Main]

 option to go to the 

Information

, 

Operations

, and 

Administration

 

menus

■

[Icon]

 option to display the icons with a description

■

An icon that indicates the general status of the library. This icon may 

display a reverse video reminder (icon background reverses to black) 

when there has been a change in the status of the library. Select this key to 

obtain more information about the library.

■

[Mail]

 option to access the mailslot

■

[Map]

 option to view information about the drive and tape slots