5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual—426878-002
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Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive
and ACL
This section tells you how to operate the 5190 and 5194 tape drives and automatic
cartridge loader (ACL). Terms that appear in bold are defined in the glossary of this
manual.
This section covers the following topics:
Unless stated otherwise, each topic applies to both K-series servers and NonStop
Himalaya S-series servers.
Common Operations
If you are already familiar with cartridge tape drives, you can perform some simple
operations right away. Table 4-1 on page 4-2 summarizes the most common
operations that use operator buttons on the ACL or drive front panel. For a description
Topic Page
Common Operations
4-1
Handling and Transporting Cartridge Tapes 4-2
Operating a Tape Drive With an ACL 4-5
Operating a Tape Drive Without an ACL 4-22
Cleaning a Tape Drive 4-27
Understanding Operator Messages 4-28
Responding to Error Messages and Check Codes 4-31
Using PUP With the Modular Tape Subsystem (NonStop Himalaya K-Series
Servers)
4-32
Using SCF With the Modular Tape Subsystem (NonStop Himalaya S-Series
Servers)
4-35
Using the TSM Package With the Modular Tape Subsystem (NonStop
Himalaya S-Series Servers)
4-38
Using BACKUP and RESTORE With the Modular Tape Subsystem 4-38
TMF Support 4-41
Using Labeled and Unlabeled Tapes on NonStop Himalaya K-Series Servers 4-42
Preparing a Tape Drive for Online Dumps (NonStop Himalaya K-Series
Servers)
4-43
Using Labeled and Unlabeled Tapes on NonStop Himalaya S-Series Servers 4-43
Controlling Data Compression (5190 Tape Drive) 4-44
Programming and Configuration Considerations 4-53