User Guide

iv ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual
Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader 21
Section Overview..................................................................................21
Operator’s Panel Overview.................................................................22
LED Indicators................................................................................25
Operator’s Panel Control Buttons................................................26
Understanding the Menu Structure...................................................27
Using Cartridges...................................................................................28
Importing Cartridges.....................................................................28
Exporting Cartridges .....................................................................29
Loading Cartridges........................................................................30
Unloading Cartridges....................................................................32
Write-Protecting Cartridges .........................................................32
Maintaining Cartridges.................................................................33
Cleaning the Tape Drive......................................................................34
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges..................................................36
Chapter 3 ValueLoader Administration 39
Section Overview..................................................................................39
Configuring the ValueLoader.............................................................39
Resetting the ValueLoader ...........................................................40
Changing the SCSI ID....................................................................40
ValueLoader Operating Modes ...................................................42
Updating Firmware..............................................................................44
Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape ................................................44
Using SCSI.......................................................................................46
Running the ValueLoader System Test.............................................46
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader..............................47
Cycle Count.....................................................................................47
View Event Log ..............................................................................47
Firmware Revision.........................................................................48
Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 49
Section Overview..................................................................................49
Troubleshooting....................................................................................50
Installation Problems.....................................................................50