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or 8 character volume serial number (VOLSER) on the bar code label on the tape cartridge. It is highly
recommended to use bar code labeled cartridges. See “Labeling tape cartridges” on page 160.
Note: For libraries with S/N 7800K0K and higher, review the “Minimum rmware levels for common
library features” on page iii.
Power supply
The library provides a single power supply with each library. However, a secondary redundant power
supply for the base module can be added. In addition, each expansion module with drives installed
requires a power supply.
Figure 16. Power supply rear panel LEDs
Table 8. Power supply LEDs
Number Color Description
1 Green Module powered ON.
2 White AC power is connected.
User interfaces
This library has two user interfaces: the Management GUI and the Operator Panel.
• “The Management GUI” on page 59 - With the Management GUI, you can monitor, congure, and
control the library from a web browser. The Management GUI hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site
that displays a graphical representation of the library. For information on network connectivity, see
“Network connectivity” on page 21.
• “The Operator Panel” on page 62 - With the Operator Panel, you can monitor, congure, and control
the library from the front panel. Functions are limited to those applicable to being in front of the library.
Supported tape drives
The library supports LTO6 and later tape drives. Each drive requires a SAS or Fibre Channel cable.
For minimum and maximum storage congurations, see Table 3 on page 2. For minimum rmware levels,
see “Minimum rmware levels for common library features” on page iii.
Listed are the tape drives that are implemented and qualied for use in this library.
Chapter 1. Overview
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