Every time I think of "autochanger" the Looney Tunes music of
"Powerhouse" pops into my head:
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Tracy Johnson
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> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jack Connor
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:01 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] dds autochanger behaviour
>
> Hi John,
>
> I believe some of the 3rd party backup tools such as Orbit
> have the ability to control the loader robotics.
>
> Typically, there's a second scsi port/address assigned for
> the transport control which allows the selection of specific tape.
>
> For MPE, "stacker" mode is typically selected which tells the
> drive to just mount the next tape in line when requested.
>
> I don't know if the DDS autoloaders have a network connection
> available like the C7145NA DLT autoloaders do; with the web
> interface you can reload any tape, bypass a bad tape, etc.
>
> I'll be interested to know what other solutions folks have
> come up with!
>
> FWIW...
> jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Pitman
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 11:59 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [HP3000-L] dds autochanger behaviour
>
> We have an autochanger as well as a single drive DDS unit. On
> the single its easy (with Stan S's help), using a call to
> something to bring a tape that has just been used back on line ,
> With the autochanger, after a tape is used, the drive IS
> ready to load the next tape (2 lights on front), but the
> drive shows as not ready. When a request for a tape is
> received , the next tapes comes up and works.
> Does any body know how to programmatically control such
> autochangers please? Eg to select a slot, and load the tape
> and come to ready?
>
> Thanks
> john
>
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