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Using the Menus: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T SDLT Library User's Guide

	Using the Operator Panel Menu		Main Menu Selection
	Online/Offline Selection		Status Menu Selection
	Command Menu Selection		Setup Menu Selection
	Service Menu Selection		About Menu Selection

The Operator Panel provides a menu driven operator interface to the PowerVault 136T SDLT Library. The menus allow selection of parameters and information regarding the status and current operating parameters of the PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.

Using the Operator Panel Menu

NOTE: The information menus are not dynamically updated. To view changes, reselect the menu.

Each menu is accessible through the Operator Panel push buttons. Refer to Operator Panel for an illustration and definition of the push buttons. An illustration of the menu tree mapping is located on Figure 1 . Refer to Main Menu Selection for the actual menus.

Figure 1. Menu Tree

Menu Guidelines

All menus and respective options are grouped according to function. Some options are followed by special characters. The special characters following the softkey menu titles are described below.

• A keyword leading to another menu is suffixed by a small black arrow. Example: >
• A keyword leading to a dialog box is suffixed with three closely spaced dots. Example: ...
• A keyword leading to an immediate action has no suffix.

Most fields on the menus, submenus, dialogs, and screens are read only. Those fields that are read/write are shown in reverse video. During Export operations, cartridge selection is also indicated by reverse video. Example:

Using Commands That Require an Offline State

Those commands listed under the Commands and Service softkey menus require that the library be in an offline state. If any such commands are attempted while the library is in an online state, the operator will be requested to take the library offline with the following dialogs. A NOTE box, as shown below, can be found on the appropriate menu description page. The originating command is completed once the PowerVault 136T SDLT Library is OFFLINE.

NOTE: To use this command, the library must be offline with the door closed.

Figure 2. Change Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, Figure 3 is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the operation is cancelled and the originating menu is displayed.

Figure 3. Offline Confirmation Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, Figure 4 is displayed. The library goes offline.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the operation is cancelled and the originating menu is displayed.

Figure 4. Completed Verification Dialog

Collecting Command and Error Logs

If a problem causes a Service Action Code (SAC) generation, collect the command and error logs. The logs are used by Technical Support to resolve the problem. There are three procedures for retrieving the logs.

NOTE: The preferred procedure is to use the RMU. Refer to the Diagnostics File Dialog.

The other two available procedures are listed below:

Use a PC running Windows® and utilizing an RS-232 port with a straight through serial cable.

NOTE: A null modem cable will not work with this procedure.

Step 1 Connect the serial cable from the PC to the serial port located on the library Host SCSI PCBA. See Figure 5.

Figure 5. Host SCSI Interface PCBA

Step 2 Refer to the HyperTerminal documentation for the procedures to configure and execute the HyperTerminal program.
Step 3 Configure HyperTerminal with the following parameters:

• Bits per second 38400
• Data bits 8
• Parity None
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control None
• Emulation ANSI

Step 4 Run HyperTerminal.
Step 5 Use the procedure shown in Command Log Dialog or Error Log Dialog to print the logs to the PC. Save the log for Dell Customer Support.

If HyperTerminal is not available, use the Command Log Dialog or Error Log Dialog and manually retrieve and copy as many logs as possible.

Operator Intervention Message

If a problem causes an operator intervention message to appear, refer to Table 2 for an explanation of the parameters in the message.

Operator Information Message

During the course of normal operation, operator information messages appear. Refer to Table 3 for a listing of the available messages.

Main Menu Selection

The Main Menu is the first interactive menu displayed after applying power. The Main Menu consists of the initial screen and the alternate screen. All subsequent menus and options are selectable from the Main Menu. Eight options are available with four of the options present at all times. See Figure 6 for an illustration of the initial screen and Figure 7 for the alternate screen of the Main Menu.

Figure 6. Main Menu (initial screen)

Pressing the button beneath the More softkey causes the Main Menu (alternate screen) to appear.

Figure 7. Main Menu (alternate screen)

Pressing the button beneath the Back softkey causes the Main Menu (initial screen) to reappear. To choose any of the selections, press the button beneath the desired softkey selection.

The selected operation is applied and the appropriate menu is displayed.

Online/Offline Selection

The ONLINE/OFFLINE selection is primarily used to change the operating state of the PowerVault 136T SDLT Library after startup, before shutdown, or before diagnostic operations.
ONLINE/OFFLINE is selected from the Main Menu (initial screen) by following the procedure.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the ONLINE/OFFLINE softkey location.
The PowerVault 136T SDLT Library changes from either OFFLINE to ONLINE state or ONLINE to OFFLINE state. This group of menus is discussed in Using Commands That Require an Offline State.

Status Menu Selection

The Status Menu is primarily used to provide various static and dynamic operating statistics. Status is selected from the Main Menu (initial screen) by following this procedure.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the Status softkey from the Main Menu.
The Status Menu appears. This menu offers four selections. See Figure 8.

Figure 8. Main Menu > Status Menu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Library softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Logs softkey is pressed, the Logs Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Library Submenu

When Library is selected, the Library Submenu is displayed. See Figure 9. This is a collection of specific library status options. This submenu offers four selections.

Figure 9. Status >Library Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the System softkey is pressed, the System Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Slot softkey is pressed, the Slot Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Media softkey is pressed, the Media Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Status Menu Selection is displayed.
  

System Dialog

When System is selected, the System Dialog is displayed. See Figure 10. This option is used to view the current library physical and statistical characteristics. This dialog offers two options.

NOTE: All field values are read only.

Figure 10. Status > Library > System Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the follow on dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 11
  

Figure 11. Status > Library > System > Statistics Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the System Dialog is redisplayed.
  

Slot Dialog

When Slot is selected, the Slot Dialog is displayed. See Figure 12. This option is used to view the current slot physical and statistical characteristics.

Figure 12. Status > Library > Slot Dialog

NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive. The combination of the three parameters generates the element address.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Slot Status Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Column softkey is selected, the column indicator is stepped clockwise to the next column address. Repeat until the desired column is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from column to magazine and the Change Magazine Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 13.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 13. Status > Library > Slot > Change Magazine Dialog

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Slot Status Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Magazine softkey is selected, the magazine indicator is stepped downward to the next magazine address. Repeat until the desired magazine is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from magazine to slot and the Change Slot Dialog is displayed. See Figure 14.

NOTE: If the chosen column element is a drive (column 3), no slot or magazine parameters are available. The menu will revert from the drive parameter back to the change column parameter.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 14. Status > Library > Slot > Change Slot Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Slot Status Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Slot softkey is selected, the slot indicator is stepped downward to the next slot address. Repeat until the desired slot is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from slot to column as shown in the Slot Dialog. Refer back to Figure 12.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Slot Status Dialog

When OK is selected, the Slot Status Dialog is displayed. See Figure 15. This screen displays the current slot physical and statistical characteristics.

Figure 15. Status > Library > Slot > Slot Status Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is selected, the Slot Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the Slot Get/Put Dialog is displayed. See Figure 16.
  

Figure 16. Status > Library > Slot > Slot Get/Put Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is selected, the Slot Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the Reserved Slot Dialog is displayed. See Figure 17.
  

Figure 17. Status >Library > Slot > X, Y, Z Position Slot Dialog

NOTE: X, Y, Z are the coordinates of the Get and Put Slot for the picker to select the cartridge. This information is used by the Dell service technicians.

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is selected, the Slot Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Next is selected, the Slot Status Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 15 .

Media Dialog

When Media is selected, the Media Dialog is displayed. See Figure 18. This option is used to view the details of the selected SDLT tapes using the volser number and the current physical column, magazine, and slot parameter of each tape, along with the cell number. This dialog offers four options.

Figure 18. Status >Library > Media Dialog

To choose one of the four options follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Select softkey is pressed, the selected field becomes the active field. Refer to Figure 19.
• If the button beneath the Page Up softkey is pressed, the current page scrolls back to the previous page.
• If the button beneath the Page Down softkey is pressed, the current page scrolls forward to the next page.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.

Figure 19. Status >Library > Media Selection Dialog

To choose one of the four options follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the currently active field is scrolled up to the next field above it.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the currently active field is scrolled down to the next field below it.
• If the button beneath the Select softkey is pressed, the details of the currently active field are displayed. See Figure 20.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Media Dialog is displayed.

Figure 20. Status >Library > Media Selection > Media Details Dialog

To choose the selection, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Media Dialog is displayed.

Drives Dialog

When Drives is selected, the Drives Dialog is displayed. See Figure 21. This option is used to view the current drive physical and statistical characteristics. This dialog offers three options.

Figure 21. Status > Drives Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Status Menu Selection is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed, information on the next drive installed is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Status Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Logs Submenu

When Logs is selected, the Logs Submenu is displayed. See Figure 22. The submenu offers various log information. This submenu offers four selections.

Figure 22. Status > Logs Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Command Log softkey is pressed, the Command Log Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Error Log softkey is pressed, the Error Log Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Drive Log softkey is pressed, the Drive Log Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Status Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Command Log Dialog

When Command Log is selected, the Command Log Dialog is displayed. See Figure 23. This option is used to view a running history log of library operations with the option to dump the log to the serial port. This dialog offers four selections.

Figure 23. Status > Logs > Command Log Dialog

The log display starts at the most recent entry. A maximum of 50 entries are kept.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next command is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Previous softkey is pressed, the previous command is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Print softkey is pressed, the Print Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Logs Submenu is displayed.
  

Print Dialog

When Print is selected, the Print Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 24. This option is used to print a running history log of library operations. This dialog offers two selections.

Figure 24. Status > Logs > Command Log > Print Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the command log is output on the serial port.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Command Log Dialog is displayed.
  

Error Log Dialog

When Error Log is selected, the Error Log Dialog is displayed. See Figure 25. This option is used to view a running history log of error conditions that have occurred with the option to dump the log to the serial port.

Figure 25. Status > Logs > Error Log Dialog

The log display starts at the most recent entry. A maximum of 213 entries are kept.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next error is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Previous softkey is pressed, the previous error is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Print softkey is pressed, the Print Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Logs Submenu is displayed.
  

Print Dialog

When Print is selected, the Print Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 26. This option is used to print a running history log of library errors. This dialog offers two selections.

Figure 26. Status > Logs > Error Log > Print Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the error log is output on the serial port.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Error Log Dialog is displayed.
  

Drive Log Dialog

When Drive Log is selected, the Select Drive Dialog is displayed. See Figure 27. This option is used to view a running history log of error conditions that have occurred. Refer to Diagnostics File Dialog to access the Drive Log Report via the RMU.

Figure 27. Status > Logs > Drive Log > Select Drive Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the drive parameter is accepted and the Drive Log Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 28.
• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed, the Drive field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Logs Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 28. Status > Logs > Drive Log Dialog

Command Menu Selection

The Command Menu is primarily used to manipulate the library at a motion command level. Command is selected from the Main Menu by following this procedure.

NOTE: Commands listed under the Command Menu Selection require an offline state. Refer to Using Commands That Require an Offline State for more information.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the Command softkey from the Main Menu.

The Command Menu appears. This menu offers four selections. See Figure 29.

Figure 29. Main Menu > Command Menu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Move softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Mailbox softkey is pressed, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Move Submenu

When Move is selected, the Move Submenu is displayed. See Figure 30. This submenu contains a group of movement options. This submenu offers four selections.

Figure 30. Command > Move Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Move Media softkey is pressed, the Move Media Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Position Picker softkey is pressed, the Position Picker Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Scan Barcode softkey is pressed, the Scan Barcode Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Command Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Move Media Dialog

When Move Media is selected, the Source Move Media Dialog is displayed. See Figure 31. This option moves a cartridge from one element location to another element location.

Figure 31. Command > Move > Move Media > Source Move Media Dialog

NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive. The combination of the three parameters generates the element address.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the steps.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Destination Move Media Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Column softkey is selected, the column indicator is stepped clockwise to the next column address. Repeat until the desired column is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from column to magazine and the Change Magazine Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 32. Command > Move > Move Media > Change Magazine Dialog

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Destination Move Media Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Magazine softkey is selected, the magazine indicator is stepped downward to the next magazine address. Repeat until the desired magazine is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from magazine to slot and the Change Slot Dialog is displayed.

NOTE: If the chosen column element is a drive (column 3), no slot or magazine parameters will be available. The menu will revert from the drive parameter back to the change column parameter.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.

Figure 33. Command > Move > Move Media > Change Slot Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the Destination Move Media Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Slot softkey is selected, the slot indicator is stepped downward to the next slot address. Repeat until the desired slot is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from slot to column as shown in the Source Move Media Dialog.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.

Figure 34. Command > Move > Move Media > Destination Move Media Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 4 Repeat the Source Move procedure Step 1 through Step 3 to establish the Destination Move element address.

• The cartridge is moved from the chosen source element address location to the chosen destination element address location.
  

Position Picker Dialog

When Position Picker is selected, the Position Picker Dialog is displayed. See Figure 35. This option positions the picker in front of a specific element.

Figure 35. Command > Move > Position Picker Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the steps.

NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive. The combination of the three parameters generates the element address.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the picker moves to the chosen element address location.
• If the button beneath the Change Column softkey is selected, the column indicator is stepped clockwise to the next column address. Repeat until the desired column is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from column to magazine and the Change Magazine Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 36.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.

Figure 36. Command > Move > Position Picker > Change Magazine Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the picker moves to the chosen element address location.
• If the button beneath the Change Magazine softkey is selected, the magazine indicator is stepped downward to the next magazine address. Repeat until the desired magazine is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from magazine to slot and the Change Slot Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 37.

NOTE: If the chosen column element is a drive (column 3), no slot or magazine parameters are available. The menu will revert from the drive parameter back to the change column parameter.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 37. Command > Move > Position Picker > Change Slot Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the source parameters are accepted and the picker moves to the chosen element address location.
• If the button beneath the Change Slot softkey is selected, the slot indicator is stepped downward to the next slot address. Repeat until the desired slot is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from slot to column as shown in the Position Picker Dialog. Refer to Figure 35.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
  

Scan Barcode Dialog

When Scan Barcode is selected, the Scan Barcode Dialog is displayed. See Figure 38. This option performs an inventory on a range of slots.

Figure 38. Command > Move > Scan Barcode Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

NOTE: The column, magazine, and slot parameter selections are interactive. The combination of the three parameters generates the location coordinate.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the fields are accepted and the follow on dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 41.
• If the button beneath the Change Column softkey is selected, the column indicator is stepped clockwise to the next column address. Repeat until the desired column is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from column to magazine and the Change Magazine Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 39.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 39. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Change Magazine Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the fields are accepted and the follow on dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 41.
• If the button beneath the Change Magazine softkey is selected, the magazine indicator is stepped downward to the next magazine address. Repeat until the desired magazine is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from magazine to slot and the Change Slot Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 40 .

NOTE: If the chosen column element is a drive (column 3), no slot or magazine parameters are available. The menu will revert from the drive parameter back to the change column parameter.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 40. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Change Slot Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the fields are accepted and the Select Slots Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 41.
• If the button beneath the Change Slot softkey is selected, the slot indicator is stepped downward to the next slot address. Repeat until the desired slot is indicated.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is selected, the current source parameter changes from slot to column as shown in the Scan Barcode Dialog. Refer back to Figure 38.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Move Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 41. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Select Slots Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. Refer to Figure 42.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Scan Barcode Dialog is displayed.

Figure 42. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Confirm Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the fields are accepted and the follow on dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 43 and Figure 44.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. Refer back to Figure 41.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Scan Barcode Dialog is displayed.

Figure 43. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Progress Dialog

Figure 44. Command > Move > Scan Barcode > Completion Dialog

Mailbox Submenu

When Mailbox is selected, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed. See Figure 45. This submenu imports cartridges to the library or exports cartridges from the library. This submenu offers three selections.

Figure 45. Command > Mailbox Import/Export Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Import softkey is pressed, the Import Screen is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Export softkey is pressed, the Export Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Command Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Import Screen

When Import is selected, the Import screen is displayed. See Figure 46. This screen indicates the initial operation for importing cartridges into the library.

Figure 46. Command > Mailbox > Import > Command in Process Screen

The picker moves the cartridge(s) to the first available empty slot(s).

Figure 47. Command > Mailbox > Import > Command Completed Screen

To choose the selection, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• The picker has completed the Import operation.
• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed.
  

Export Dialog

When Export is selected, the Export screen is displayed. See Figure 48. This dialog indicates the initial operation for exporting cartridges out of the library. The maximum export limit is reduced by each cartridge that is exported.

Figure 48. Command > Mailbox > Export Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the follow on dialog is displayed. See Figure 49.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 49. Command > Mailbox > Export List Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Select softkey is pressed, the selection cursor is displayed next to the first item in the item list. See Figure 50.
• If the button beneath the Page Up softkey is pressed, the dialog is refreshed with the previous set of list items.
• If the button beneath the Page Down softkey is pressed, the dialog is refreshed with the next set of list items.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Mailbox Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 50. Command > Mailbox > Export > Export Select Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed and cartridges are selected, the selected list is accepted and the Export operation begins. If no items are selected, this softkey is not enabled.
• If the button beneath the Select softkey is pressed, the current item is highlighted in inverted video to indicate a valid selection. Refer to Figure 51.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the selection cursor is displayed by the next item in the item list.
• If the button beneath the Pages softkey is pressed, the dialog returns to the Export List Dialog. Refer back to Figure 49. Additional selections can be made or the Export operation can be cancelled.
  

Figure 51. Command > Mailbox > Export Selected Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 4 Repeat the instruction in Step 3.

The results are the same as Step 3.

Drives Submenu

When Drives is selected, the Drives Submenu is displayed. See Figure 52. This submenu contains a collection of drive commands. This submenu offers four selections.

Figure 52. Command > Drives Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Unload softkey is pressed, the Unload Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Reset softkey is pressed, the Reset Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Firmware Update softkey is pressed the Firmware Update Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Command Menu is displayed.
  

Unload Dialog

When Unload is selected, the Unload Dialog is displayed. See Figure 53. This option is used to unload a tape from a specific drive and place the tape in its home slot.

Figure 53. Command > Drives > Unload Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Command in Progress Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 54.
• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed, the next drive is selected.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 54. Command > Drives > Unload > Command in Progress Dialog

The selected drive unloads the tape, and the picker places the tape in its home position. The Command Complete Dialog is displayed. See Figure 55.

Figure 55. Command > Drives > Unload > Command Complete Dialog

Reset Dialog

When Reset is selected, the Reset Dialog is displayed. See Figure 56. This option is used to reset the selected drive.

Figure 56. Command > Drives > Reset Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current fields are accepted and the Command in Progress Dialog and the Command Complete Dialog are displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed, the selected drive is changed to the next drive.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field is made active. Refer to Figure 57.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 57. Command > Drives > Reset > Reset Type Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current fields are accepted and the Command in Progress Dialog and the Command Complete Dialog are displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the Reset type field is changed to the next value in the list.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the previous field is made active.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 58. Command > Drives > Reset > Command in Progress Dialog

The selected drive is reset and the Command Complete Dialog is displayed. See Figure 59.

Figure 59. Command > Drives > Reset > Command Complete Dialog

Firmware Update Dialog

When Firmware Update is selected, the Firmware Update Dialog is displayed. See Figure 60. This option is used to update the drive firmware.

Figure 60. Command > Drives > Firmware Update Dialog

To update the current drive firmware, follow the steps.

Step 1 Open the mailbox.
Step 2 Place the tape containing the new drive firmware into the top slot of the mailbox.
Step 3 Close the mailbox.

• The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures.
  

Step 4 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Select Drive Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.

Figure 61. Command > Drives > Firmware Update > Select Drive Dialog

Field	Value	Description
Sel		Drive firmware is to be updated
		Drive firmware is not to be updated
Drive	1..6	Drive number
Firmware	A..Z, 0..9	Drive firmware version currently loaded

Step 5 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Firmware Update Starting Dialog is displayed.
  • The picker retrieves the new drive firmware update tape cartridge from the first Mailbox slot and places it into the first selected drive.
  • The drive updates the firmware, and unloads the tape.
  • The picker retrieves the tape from the drive and places it into the next selected drive.
  • After the firmware on the last selected drive is updated, the picker retrieves the tape from the drive and places it into the first slot of the mailbox. The operator panel displays the Drive Migration Complete Screen.
  • Press the button beneath the OK softkey.
  • The Drives Submenu is displayed.

NOTE: After updating the drive firmware, return to the Select Drive Dialog to view the current firmware version that is loaded on each drive.

• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed, the next drive in the list becomes the blackened active drive field.
• If the button beneath the Unselect softkey is pressed, the checkbox of the blackened active drive field is unchecked.
  • Also, the Unselect softkey becomes the Select softkey.
    • If the button beneath the Select softkey is pressed, the checkbox of the blackened active drive field is checked, and the Select softkey becomes the Unselect softkey.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 62. Command > Drives > Firmware > Update > Firmware Update Starting Dialog

Step 6 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the drive firmware update is stopped after the currently selected drive finishes its update. Drives Submenu is displayed.
  • For example, suppose drives 1, 2 and 3 are selected to be updated with the new drive firmware tape.
    • Drive 1 becomes updated, drive 2 is in the process of being updated, and drive 3 is not updated.
    • If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, drive 2 completes its update and drive 3 is not updated.
    • Drives 1 and 2 have the new firmware version loaded, drive 3 does not.

NOTE: After canceling the drive firmware update, refer to the Select Drive Dialog to view the current firmware version that is loaded on each drive.

Setup Menu Selection

The Setup Menu is primarily used to configure the system. Setup is selected from the Main Menu alternate screen by following this procedure. This menu offers four selections.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the Setup softkey from the Main Menu (Alternate Screen).

• The Setup Menu appears. This menu offers four selections. See Figure 63.
  

Figure 63. Main Menu > More > Setup Menu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Library softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu
• If the button beneath the Utils softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Main Menu (Alternate) Selection is displayed.
  

Library Submenu

When Library is selected, the Library Submenu is displayed. See Figure 64. This submenu contains a collection of routines to setup the library. This submenu offers three selections.

Figure 64. Setup > Library Submenu

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the SCSI softkey is pressed, the SCSI Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the RMU softkey is pressed, the RMU Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Setup Menu Selection is displayed.
  

SCSI Dialog

When SCSI is selected, the SCSI Dialog is displayed. See Figure 65. This menu allows setting the SCSI ID, Retries, Parity, and sign-on.

Figure 65. Setup > Library > SCSI Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field.
  • If the next field is the Parity field, see Figure 66.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 66. Setup > Library > SCSI > Parity Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the values of the fields are accepted.

NOTE: The library must be restarted for changes to take affect.

• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. If the next field is the Library sign-on field, see Figure 67.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 67. Setup > Library > SCSI > Library Sign-On Dialog

Field	Value	Description
Library sign-on	PV-136T	PowerVault 136T SDLT Library
	Scalar 100 EMU	Library emulation

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the values of the fields are accepted.

NOTE: The library must be restarted for changes to take affect.

• If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the first field in the list is made the active field.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

RMU Dialog

When RMU is selected, the RMU Dialog is displayed. See Figure 68. This option allows the user to view the Remote Management Unit (RMU) information.

Figure 68. Setup > Library > RMU Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the active field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the active field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the active field is accepted and the next field in the list is made the active field.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Drives Submenu

When Drives is selected, the Drives Submenu is displayed. See Figure 69. This submenu contains a collection of routines to setup the drives. This submenu offers two selections.

Figure 69. Setup > Drives Submenu

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the SCSI softkey is pressed, the SCSI Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

SCSI Dialog

When SCSI is selected, the SCSI Dialog is displayed. See Figure 70. This option allows the user to set the SCSI ID of the drive.

Figure 70. Setup > Drives > SCSI Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current field values are accepted, and the Drives Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed, the drive number is changed.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed the next field in the list is made the active field. Refer to Figure 71.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 71. Setup > Drives > SCSI > SCSI ID New Dialog

Refer to the Table associated with Figure 70.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the currently active field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the currently active field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the Drive field is made the active field. Refer to Figure 70.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Drives Submenu is displayed.
  

Utils Submenu

When Utils is selected, the Utils Submenu is displayed. See Figure 72. This submenu contains a collection of utility routines. This submenu offers four selections.

Figure 72. Setup > Utils Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Date/Time softkey is pressed, the Date/Time Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Config softkey is pressed, the Config Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Secure softkey is pressed, the Secure Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Setup Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Date/Time Dialog

When Date/Time is selected, the Date/Time Dialog is displayed. See Figure 73. This option sets the library date and time.

Figure 73. Setup > Utils > Date/Time Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. If the next field is the last field, see Figure 74.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 74. Setup > Utils > Date/Time > Sync Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the value of the fields is accepted.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the active field reverts to the first field in the list.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
  

Config Dialog

When Config is selected, the Config Dialog is displayed with the default settings. See Figure 75. This option sets the library configuration.

Figure 75. Setup > Utils > Config Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the steps.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current field values are accepted, and Utils Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the selected field is changed to Yes or No.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. If the next field is the last field, see Figure 76.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 76. Setup > Utils > Config > Mailbox Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current field values are accepted and Utils Submenu is displayed.

NOTE: The library must be restarted for changes to take affect.

• If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the Mailbox field value is changed to Import/Export or Storage.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the Config Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
  

Secure Dialog

When Secure is selected, the Secure Dialog is displayed. See Figure 77. This option allows the user to enable or disable operator panel security and set or change the library password.

CAUTION: Set a user selected password during the first initialization of the new library, and safely store a copy of it for future reference. Refer to the Secure Dialog. Press the button beneath the Next softkey to make the Set/Change Password the currently active blackened field. Press the button beneath the Change softkey. Enter a user selected password when prompted, then select OK. See Figure 80. To save the change press the button beneath the OK softkey in the Secure Dialog screen.

CAUTION: If security is enabled, all Menu Selections with a few exceptions, throughout the entire Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library will require the user selected password. Refer to Enter Password Dialog. If security is enabled and the user selected password is lost, Contact Dell Customer Support.

Figure 77. Setup > Utils > Secure Dialog

Active Field	Value	Description
Enable Security		Operator Panel Security is enabled when checked. See Figure 77.
		Operator Panel Security is disabled when unchecked.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed if no security changes are made.

  CAUTION: If security and/or password changes are made, they are saved when the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed.

• If Enable Security is the active field that is blackened, see Figure 77:
  • If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the checkbox will change.
    • If yes, the checkbox is checked and the Security On Dialog is displayed.
    • If no, the checkbox is unchecked and the Security Off Dialog is displayed.
  • If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field Set/Change Password, is made the currently active field.
• If Set/Change Password is the active field that is blackened, the Yes/No softkey becomes a Change softkey, see Figure 77.
  • If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the Change Password Dialog is displayed.
  • If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field Enable Security, is made the currently active field, see Figure 77.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed,
  • If no security or password changes are made, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
  • If security or password changes are made, refer to Figure 78.
    

Figure 78. Setup > Utils > Secure > Security On > Cancel Security Changes Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the security and/or password changes are canceled and the Utils Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Secure Dialog is redisplayed.

  NOTE: To save all security changes and to exit the Secure Dialog press the button beneath the OK softkey in the Secure Dialog screen.

Enable Security

When the Enable Security field is currently active, and is checked by pressing the button under the Yes/No softkey, the Security On Dialog is displayed. See Figure 79.

Figure 79. Setup > Utils > Secure > Security On Dialog

To choose the option, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Secure Dialog is displayed with the box checked.

Disable Security

The Enable Security field is currently saved as enabled and an active blackened field. Refer to the Secure Dialog. If it is changed from checked to disabled and unchecked by pressing the button under the Yes/No softkey, the Enter Password Dialog is displayed.

Figure 80. Setup > Utils > Secure > Enter Password Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the password is entered.
  • If the Enable Security field is saved as enabled, then disabled by unchecking the checkbox, the Security Off Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the currently active field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the currently active field is accepted and the next field is made active.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Utils Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 81 . Setup > Utils > Secure > Security Off Dialog

To choose the option, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• Security is disabled and the Secure Dialog is displayed with the box unchecked.

Change Password Dialog

Set/Change Password is the currently active blackened field. Refer to Figure 77. If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, then OK is selected, the Change Password Dialog is displayed.

Figure 82. Setup > Utils > Secure > Change Password Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the old or new password is entered. Refer to Figure 82.
  • If the the correct password is entered into the Old field, then press the button beneath the OK softkey.
    • Next, enter the new password into the New field, then press the button beneath the OK softkey. The password is changed, but it is not saved. See Figure 83.

      NOTE: The security change to the password is not saved until the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed in the Secure Dialog screen. To cancel the password change, press the button beneath the Cancel button in the Secure Dialog screen.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the currently selected field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the current field is accepted and the next field is made the active field.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Secure Dialog is displayed.
  

Figure 83. Setup > Utils > Secure > Password Changed Dialog

To choose the option, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Secure Dialog is displayed.
  

Service Menu Selection

The Service Menu is primarily used to provide various routines associated with maintaining the system. Service is selected from the Main Menu alternate screen by following this procedure.

NOTE: Commands listed under the Service Menu Selection require an offline state. Refer to Using Commands That Require an Offline State for more information.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the Service softkey from the Main Menu (Alternate Screen).

• The Service Menu appears. This menu offers four selections. See Figure 84.
  

Figure 84. Main Menu > More > Service Menu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Start softkey is pressed, the Start Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Library softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Drives softkey is pressed, the Drives dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Main Menu (Alternate Screen) Selection is displayed.
  

Start Dialog

When Start is selected, the Start Dialog is displayed. See Figure 85.

Figure 85. Service > Start Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Normal Service Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Normal/Advanced softkey is pressed, the Advanced Service Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Service Menu is displayed.

Normal Service Dialog

When Normal is selected from the Start Dialog, the Normal Service Dialog is displayed. See Figure 86. This option reports SACs. Refer to Service Action Codes for a detailed explanation.

Figure 86. Service > Start > Normal Service Dialog

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Service Menu is displayed. Refer to Figure 84.

Advanced Service Dialog

When Advanced is selected from the Start dialog, the Enter Password Dialog is displayed. See Figure 87.

NOTE: This option is only used by the Dell service technicians.

Figure 87. Service > Start > Advanced > Enter Password Dialog

Library Submenu

When Library is selected, the Library Submenu is displayed. See Figure 88. This dialog displays a collection of routines specific to servicing the library.

Figure 88. Service > Library Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Firmware Update softkey is pressed, the Firmware Update Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Diags softkey is pressed, Diags Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Exercise softkey is pressed, Exercise Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Service Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Firmware Update Dialog

When Firmware Update is selected, the Firmware Update Dialog is displayed. See Figure 89. This option is used by service engineers to update the library firmware . Refer to the Firmware Dialog in the Remote Management Unit (RMU) section.

Figure 89. Service > Library > Firmware Update Dialog

Diags Submenu

When Diags is selected, the Diags Submenu is displayed. See Figure 90. This option is a collection of library exercisers and diagnostics.

Figure 90. Service > Library > Diags Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Sensors softkey is pressed, the Sensor Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Fingers softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Picker softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Sensor Dialog

When Sensor is selected, the Sensor Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 91. This option displays the real time state of the sensors and provides a means to lock or unlock the Mailbox.

Figure 91. Service > Library > Diags > Sensor Dialog

NOTE: All field values are read only.

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Lock/Unlock softkey is pressed, the Mailbox is toggled between locked and unlocked.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Diags Submenu is displayed.

Fingers Submenu

When Fingers is selected, the Fingers Submenu is displayed. See Figure 92. This option is a collection of routines to manipulate the open/close and reach/retract operations.

Figure 92. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Get/Put softkey is pressed, the Get/Put Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Step softkey is pressed, the Step Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Scanner softkey is pressed, the Scanner Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Diags Submenu is displayed.
  

Get/Put Dialog

When Get/Put is selected, the Get/Put Dialog is displayed. See Figure 93. This option does gets and puts of cartridges to either storage slots or drives.

Figure 93. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Get/Put Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. When the Next push-button moves the field to New start slot, the follow on dialog appears. See Figure 94 . After reaching the end of the field list, the active field reverts to the first field in the list.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 94. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Get/Put > New Start Slot Dialog

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the values of the fields are accepted and the get/put operation is executed.
  
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled.
  
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the first field in the list is made the active field.
  
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed.
  

Step Dialog

When Step is selected, the Step Dialog is displayed. See Figure 95. This option is a collection of routines to manipulate the open/close and reach/retract in incremental steps.

Figure 95. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Step Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the follow on dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 96.

NOTE: This is an advanced diagnostic tool that is not intended for use during normal operation.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 96. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Step > Gripper Finger Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Open/Close softkey is pressed, the gripper fingers toggle between open and closed and the screen updates to reflect the state.
• If the button beneath the Extend/Retract softkey is pressed, the gripper fingers toggle between extended and retracted and the screen updates to reflect the state.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed.
  

Scanner Dialog

When Scanner is selected, the Scanner Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 97. This option triggers the barcode scanner and reads the label information.

Figure 97. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Scanner Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Scan softkey is pressed, the barcode label immediately in front of the scanner is read. See Figure 98.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Fingers Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 98. Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Scanner > Scan > Barcode Label Dialog

Picker Submenu

When Picker is selected, the Picker Submenu is displayed. See Figure 99. This is a collection of routines to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes.

Figure 99. Service > Library > Diags > Picker Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Move softkey is pressed, the Move Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Step softkey is pressed, the Step Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Home softkey is pressed, the Home Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Diags Submenu is displayed.
  

Move Dialog

When Move is selected, the Move Dialog is displayed. See Figure 100. This option cycles the vertical and rotary axes in a motion pattern.

Figure 100. Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Move Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. See Figure 101.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 101. Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Move > Use Axes Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the values of the fields are accepted.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is toggled.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. After reaching the end of the field list, the active field reverts to the first field in the list.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed.
  

Step Dialog

When Step is selected, the Step Dialog is displayed. See Figure 102. This option is a collection of routines to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes in incremental steps.

Figure 102. Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Step Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, Figure 103 appears. This is an advanced diagnostic tool that is not intended for use during normal operation.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 103. Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Step > Axes Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. After the last field, the first field is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed.
  

Home Dialog

When Home is selected, the Home Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 104. This option locates the vertical and rotary axes to the home positions.

Figure 104. Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Home Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the picker returns to the home position and the operation completes.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Picker Submenu is displayed.
  

Exercise Submenu

When Exercise is selected, the Exercise Submenu is displayed. See Figure 105. This option is a collection of library exercises.

Figure 105. Service > Library > Exercise Submenu

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Demo softkey is pressed, the Demo Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Self Test softkey is pressed, the Self Test Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Teach softkey is pressed, the Teach Dialog is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Back softkey is pressed, the Library Submenu is displayed.
  

Demo Dialog

When Demo is selected, the Demo Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 106. This option executes an operator configured demonstration routine.

Figure 106. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Cycles Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the field values are applied and the Demo operation is started. Refer to Figure 109.
• If the button beneath the Change softkey is pressed, the field value is changed.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field, refer to Figure 107. After reaching the end of the field list, the active field reverts to the first field in the list, refer to Figure 106.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.

Figure 107. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo > Cycles to run Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the currently selected field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the currently selected field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. Refer to Figure 108.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 108. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Cycles > Include Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the field values are applied and the Demo operation is started. See Figure 109.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the Drives or Mailbox are included or not included accordingly.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. After reaching the end of the field list, the active field reverts to the first field in the list.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.

Once the cycles have run, the test displays the results. See Figure 109.

Figure 109. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Cycles >Execution Dialog

To choose the selection, follow the step.

Step 4 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.

Figure 110. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Time Dialog

Refer to the Table associated with Figure 106.

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the field values are applied and the Demo operation is started. See Figure 111.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the Drives or Mailbox are included or not included accordingly.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. After reaching the end of the field list, the active field reverts to the first field in the list.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.

Figure 111. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Time > Execution Dialog

To choose the selection, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, Figure 112 is displayed.
  

Figure 112. Service > Library > Exercise > Demo Using Time> Canceled Dialog

Self Test Dialog

When Self Test is selected, the Self Test Dialog is displayed. See Figure 113. This option executes a series of preprogrammed tests to exercise the system.

Figure 113. Service > Library > Exercise > Self Test Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the Up softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is increased.
• If the button beneath the Down softkey is pressed, the value of the current field is decreased.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. Refer to Figure 114.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 114. Service > Library > Exercise > Self Test > Include Drives Dialog

To choose one of the four selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the field values are applied and the Demo operation is started. See Figure 115.
• If the button beneath the Yes/No softkey is pressed, the drives are included or not included accordingly.
• If the button beneath the Next softkey is pressed, the next field in the list is made the active field. After reaching the end of the field list, the active field reverts to the first field in the list.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.

Once the cycles have run, the test displays the results. See Figure 115.

Figure 115. Service > Library > Exercise > Self test > Self Test Execution Dialog

Teach Dialog

When Teach is selected, the Teach Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 116. This option calibrates the library. This dialog offers three selections.

Figure 116. Service > Library > Exercise > Teach Dialog

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, refer to Figure 117 and Figure 118.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 117. Service > Library > Exercise > Teach > Teach in Progress Dialog

• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Exercise Submenu is displayed.
  

Figure 118. Service > Library > Exercise > Teach > Teach Completed Dialog

Drives Dialog

When Drives is selected, the Drives Dialog is displayed. See Figure 119. The option allows the user to select the drive to be serviced.

Figure 119. Service > Drives Dialog

To choose one of the three selections, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the current values are accepted and the Drive Service Function Submenu is displayed. Refer to Figure 120.
• If the button beneath the Change Drive softkey is pressed the drive to be serviced is changed.
• If the button beneath the Cancel softkey is pressed, the Service Menu Selection is displayed.
  

Drive Service Dialog

When the drive is selected, the Drive Service Dialog is displayed. See Figure 120.

Figure 120. Service > Drives Service Dialog

To choose the selection, follow the step.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the OK softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Drives Dialog is displayed.

About Menu Selection

The About Menu displays the system serial number, installed firmware revision, and application and boot code for the picker, sleds, and display. About is selected from the Main Menu alternate screen by following this procedure.

Step 1 Press the button beneath the About softkey from the Main Menu (alternate screen).

• The About Menu appears. This menu has two selections. See Figure 121.
  

Figure 121. Main Menu > More > About Menu

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection (alternate screen) is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Details softkey is pressed, the Details Dialog is displayed.
  

Details Dialog

When Details is selected, the Details Dialog is displayed. Refer to Figure 122. This option is used to view the library current application and boot code for the picker, drive modules, and display. This dialog offers two options.

Figure 122. About > Details Dialog (initial screen)

NOTE: All field values are read only.

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 3 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection (alternate screen) is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Details softkey is pressed, the follow on dialog is displayed. See Figure 123.
  

Figure 123. About > Details Dialog (secondary screen)

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 4 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection (alternate screen) is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Details softkey is pressed, the follow on dialog is displayed. See Figure 124.

Figure 124. About > Details Dialog (tertiary screen)

To choose one of the two selections, follow the step.

Step 5 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

• If the button beneath the OK softkey is pressed, the Main Menu Selection (alternate screen) is displayed.
• If the button beneath the Details softkey is pressed, the display is toggled back to the original About menu. Refer back to About Menu Selection.
  

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