Using the Web to remove data cartridges
Complete this task to remove data cartridges from the TS3500 tape library using the Web.
About this task
Note: With the Advanced Library Management System (ALMS),
you can use the Tape Library Specialist Web interface to enable virtual I/O slots and make the host
application operate as if the library has more I/O slots than actually
exist. If a data cartridge is in a virtual I/O slot, you can export
and remove it. When virtual I/O slots are enabled, if you remove a
cartridge by using the Tape Library Specialist Web interface,
the export operation has a higher priority than all server export
commands. For details, see Enabling or disabling virtual I/O slots.
To remove data cartridges from the TS3500 tape library by using the Tape Library Specialist Web interface, perform the following steps:
Procedure
- From the Work Items navigation pane, select Cartridges —> Data Cartridges. The Data Cartridges screen displays.
- Select a Frame (or all frames) or Logical Library (or all
libraries), then select Search. A list of cartridges based on the selection criteria you entered is displayed.
- Select a Sort By option. Options are Volume Serial, SCSI Element Address, or Location.
- Select a cartridge, then from the Select Action drop-down
list, select Remove, then select Go. The library displays a message that the cartridge has been removed. Close the window.
- Look at the Activity screen on the operator panel to determine whether the I/O station that you want to use is locked or unlocked. If the station is locked, use your application software to unlock it.
- Open the door of the I/O station and remove the cartridge.
- Close the door of the I/O station.