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

  1. From the Work Items navigation pane, select Cartridges —> Data Cartridges. The Data Cartridges screen displays.
  2. 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.
  3. Select a Sort By option. Options are Volume Serial, SCSI Element Address, or Location.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Open the door of the I/O station and remove the cartridge.
  7. Close the door of the I/O station.