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Library Operation

The library has three modes of operation, automated, manual, and maintenance. These 

modes are defined and explained in the following sections.

Automated Mode of Operation

The automated mode of operation is active when a library system or library complex is 

automatically mounting/dismounting cartridges without physical intervention by a 

person.

General automated library operations consist of the following activities:

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Mounting and Dismounting of Cartridges

The central function of the library or library complex is the automated mounting and 

dismounting of cartridges. Host mount/dismount commands are accepted by the 

library’s central processor and translated into robotic commands that are performed by 

the robots.

Mount Sequence

A simplified mount sequence involves the following steps:

1. A host requests that a specific volume serial number (VOLID) for a cartridge be 

mounted in a drive.

2.  The library transmits to the host that the VOLID is located within the library and a 

drive is available to satisfy the mount request.

3.  The library assumes responsibility for the mount.