M2488 USER’S GUIDE OPERATING PROCEDURES
April 1997 CG00000-011403 REV. A 5-1
CHAPTER 5
OPERATING PROCEDURES
5-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides information on the following subject areas:
5-2 TAPE CARTRIDGE FUNCTIONS
5-3 POWER ON SEQUENCE
5-4 M2488 TAPE DRIVE OPERATION
5-5 MEDIUM CHANGER MAGAZINE PROCEDURES
5-6 MEDIUM CHANGER OPERATING MODES
5-7 OPERATOR PANEL MESSAGES
5-8 MEDIUM CHANGER MESSAGES
5-9 ACL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5-10 FACL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5-2 TAPE CARTRIDGE FUNCTIONS
Tape cartridges may be loaded manually, or automatically using an ACL or a FACL. Use the proce-
dures which apply to your equipment. The cleaning cartridge has an identification notch.
Cartridges are capable of 15,000 mount operations, but periodic replacement is recommended.
5-2.1 Tape Cartridge File Protection
See Figure 5-1 for location of the File Protect Selector.
1. To protect files and inhibit a data write, turn the File Protect Selector until the white circle is visi-
ble and centered.
2. To enable a data write, turn the File Protect Selector to a position where the white circle is no
longer visible.
5-2.2 Tape Cartridge Labeling
See Figure 5-1 for location of the label.
Side A
Side B
Figure 5-1. Tape Cartridge
File Protect Selector
Label
Leader Block
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