Enabling or disabling virtual I/O slots

This topic describes how to enable or disable virtual I/O slots in the TS3500 tape library so that the host operates as if it has access to more I/O slots than are actually available. It also describes how to disable virtual I/O slots.

Before you begin

For information about the default setting for maximum available virtual I/O slots (Max VIO Slots) and how to change that setting, refer to Import/export element addresses with virtual I/O slots enabled.

About this task

Note: ALMS must be enabled and the I/O station must be empty before you can enable or disable virtual I/O slots.

When the Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) is enabled in the TS3500 tape library, virtual I/O slots are enabled by default so that the library automatically queues all cartridge moves between the I/O station and the storage slots. This makes adding and removing cartridges easier and faster.

To enable or disable virtual I/O slots, perform the following steps:

Procedure

  1. From the Work Items navigation pane, select Library—> Virtual IO. The Virtual IO screen displays a message that indicates whether virtual I/O slots are enabled or disabled.
  2. Select Enable Virtual IO or Disable Virtual IO. The screen automatically refreshes to show the changed setting.