5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive and ACL

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Operating a Tape Drive With an ACL

Most 5190 and 5194 tape drive CRUs are shipped with an automatic cartridge loader

(ACL). The following paragraphs describe how to operate a tape drive CRU that has

an ACL. In this configuration, the rear of the ACL mates with the front of the drive.

When an ACL is attached, the drive is not visible from the front of the module.

If the tape drive you want to use does not have an ACL, see Operating a Tape Drive

Without an ACL on page 4-22.

This subsection includes the following topics:

Topic Page

Controls on the ACL Front Panel

4-6

Bringing the ACL and Tape Drive Online or Offline 4-10

Using the Cartridge Magazine 4-11

Removing the Cartridge Magazine 4-12

Mounting Cartridges in the Magazine 4-14

Loading the Cartridge Magazine 4-15

Removing Cartridges From the Magazine Using the Cartridge Locking Bar 4-16

Setting the File-Protect Switch 4-17

Selecting the Operating Mode 4-18

Rewinding and Unloading Cartridges 4-18

Rewinding a Tape to BOT 4-19

Unlocking the ACL Door When Power Is Removed 4-20

Caution. Before operating a tape drive equipped with an ACL, make sure the cleaning

cartridge is installed. To check for a cleaning cartridge, unload any cartridge from the drive,

remove the cartridge magazine, and look inside the ACL. The cleaning cartridge chamber is

located at the rear on top. If a cleaning cartridge is not installed, you must install one for

normal operation. See Installing the Cleaning Cartridge in the ACL on page 3-44.