Chapter 6. Configuring the Library
“Step 1: Log in to the Operator Panel” on page 6-2
“Step 2: Access the Setup Wizard” on page 6-3
“Step 3: Ensure that all Hardware is Installed” on page 6-3
“Step 4: Set up the Library Network Configuration” on page 6-3
“Step 5: Enter License Keys” on page 6-4
“Step 6: Assign Cleaning Cartridge Slots” on page 6-4
“Step 7: Assign I/O Station Slots” on page 6-5
“Step 8: Assign Logical Libraries” on page 6-5
“Step 9: Set the Date and Time” on page 6-5
“Step 10: Import Cleaning Cartridge(s)” on page 6-6
“Step 11: Populate your Library with Data Cartridges” on page 6-6
“Step 12: Register for My Support” on page 6-6
Initial configuration customizes the library for your specific needs and
environment. Use the Operator Panel Setup Wizard to configure your library.
Details on using the Setup Wizard include:
v The only time that you do not need to log in to the library is when the Setup
Wizard appears on the Operator Panel the first time the library is turned on.
v After a timeout period of one hour, the Setup Wizard will close, and you will be
logged out of the library. Use the default Admin account to log in on the
Operator Panel.
v If you timeout of the Setup Wizard or do not complete all the Setup Wizard
screens, the library will apply the default configuration settings plus whatever
modifications (if any) you made. The default settings are as follows:
– Network settings: DHCP enabled (IP addresses are dynamically assigned to
network devices in your network.)
– I/O Station slots: 6 (in the control module)
– Cleaning cartridge slots: 1
– Logical libraries: 1
v You can only configure network settings on the Operator Panel, and you cannot
log in to the library from the web interface until you have configured network
settings.
v You can always return to the Setup Wizard whenever you are logged in to the
Operator Panel.
v Any administrative users you create will also be able to use the Setup Wizard as
well as Setup and Operations menu commands to reconfigure the library.
v If necessary, you can cancel out of the Setup Wizard on the Operator Panel and
begin using the library locally with the default settings in place. If you accept
the default network configuration settings, you will not be able to access the
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