Using the operator panel to perform an inventory of the library

Complete this task to perform an inventory of the library using the operator panel.

About this task

To use the operator panel to conduct an inventory of the TS3500 tape library, perform the following steps:

Note: The host application must request the library inventory to be uploaded. The library does not automatically perform this function.

From the library's Activity touchscreen, press MENU —> Manual Operations —> Inventory —> ENTER.
The Inventory menu displays.
Note: If only one frame exists in the library, the menu displays Inventory Library; if more than one frame exists in the library, the menu displays Inventory Library and Inventory Frame.
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Inventory                     Panel 0016

Inventory Library

[BACK]  [ UP ]  [DOWN]  [ENTER]
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If necessary, press UP or DOWN to highlight Inventory Library, then press ENTER. If the library contains HD frames, the user is first prompted to select the inventory type. (See Panel 0041.) Press UP or DOWN to select Inventory or Inventory with Audit. Press ENTER and the library then displays the warning message If you continue all jobs in the work queue will be delayed while the inventory is performed. Press ENTER to continue. The estimated inventory time is xxx minutes.If the library does not contain any HD frames, the library only displays the warning message.
```
Select Inventory Type		Panel 0041

Inventory 

Inventory with Audit

[BACK][ UP ][DOWN][ENTER]
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Press ENTER. The message Inventory in Progress displays, and the inventory of the library begins. When the inventory is finished, Inventory Complete displays.
Press ENTER to return to the Inventory menu.
Press BACK until you return to the Activity screen.