The operator begins the sequence by loading the desired tape into the tape drive. When a tape is
unloaded for any reason, the device automatically removes the tape from the drive, returns it to its
original slot, then loads the tape from the next available higher numbered slot.
To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the tape drive while in Sequential mode, you
can set the Loop and Autoload options.
• When Autoload mode is set, the device automatically loads the cartridge from the lowest-numbered
full slot into the tape drive. It then follows standard sequential operation. After configuring Autoload
mode, you must do one of the following for Autoload mode to take effect:
• Power cycle the device from the front panel.
• Reboot the device from the RMI Support: Reboot screen.
• Move the lowest-numbered cartridge to the drive before starting the backup application. If the
mailslot is enabled, the lowest cartridge location will be in the mailslot.
• When Loop mode is on, the original first cartridge in the sequence is reloaded after the device
has cycled through all available cartridges. If Loop mode is off and the last cartridge has been
unloaded, the device stops loading cartridges until you load another manually.
CAUTION:
Use caution when choosing Loop mode because it makes it possible to overwrite data on previously
written cartridges.
When a Library is partitioned into logical libraries, each logical library operates as an independent
library. Thus, the Library only loads tapes from the slots associated with one logical library into the
tape drive associated with that logical library; it will not load tapes from slots associated with another
logical library.
Automatic mode: In Automatic mode, the device switches from Sequential mode into Random mode
when it receives certain SCSI commands. Automatic mode is the default setting.
To set a behavior mode:
1. From the Home screen, press Previous or Next until the screen displays Configuration. Press Enter
to select.
2. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Library Behavior. Press Enter to select.
3. Enter the administrator password if prompted.
4. Press Previous or Next until the screen displays Library Mode. Press Enter.
5. The screen displays Set Library Mode, followed by the current Library mode: Automatic, Sequential,
or Random. To change the mode, press Enter.
6. Press Previous or Next to scroll through the screens for Automatic, Sequential, or Random. Press
Enter to select the Library mode.
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