Mid-Range Silo Media Manager Installation and User's Guide (G06.27+)

MSMM GUI Operations
Mid-Range Silo Media Manager Installation and User’s Guide—541530-001
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Services Tab
The Drive Configuration dialog box has four options the user can use. In the bottom left
of the menu the user can select to bring a drive in or out of service, rename a drive or
dismount a tape cartridge.
Bringing a Drive In or Out of Service
At the Drive configuration dialog box, Figure 6-9, follow these steps:
1. In the Password box, enter the correct password.
2. Under Choose an option, choose either In Service or Out Service.
3. The Services tab, Figure 6-8, reappears, reflecting the new status of your
drive.
Renaming a Drive
At the Drive configuration dialog box, Figure 6-9, follow these steps:
1. Under Rename drive, make the appropriate changes in the Name and/or Node
box.
2. In the Password box, enter the correct password.
3. Under Choose an option, click Rename.
4. The Services tab, Figure 6-8, reappears. The drive is renamed.
Dismounting a Tape From a Drive
At the Drive configuration dialog box, Figure 6-9, follow these steps:
1. Under Choose an option, click Dismount.
2. The Services tab, Figure 6-8, reappears. The tape is dismounted and the drive
status light is now green, indicating that the drive is online and empty.
Node The name of the NonStop system hosting the drive.
Name The name of the drive as viewed by the host system.
Address The address of the drive within the library.
Label The barcode label of a tape that is mounted in the drive.
Media Domain The domain of the media such as Quantum or STK.
Media Type The specific version of media such LTO.
Xport Domain The manufacturer of the drive.
Xport Type The product number of the drive.
Xport Serial # The internal serial number of the drive.