HP 3000 Manuals

Performing System Operation Tasks

Chapter 1  Managing Tapes and Tape Drives 

Of all the devices connected to the computer, you have the most direct
control over the tape drive.  Users must ask to use it by issuing a
message, called a tape request, that is sent to the console.  As a system
operator, you are responsible for mounting and dismounting tapes in
response to user tape requests.  You also manage tape drives and maintain
tape storage.

Figure 1-1 illustrates the different types of tape drives you may see in
your computer room.


            

In this chapter, you will find the procedures to perform the following
tasks:

   *   Loading and unloading manual tape drives.

   *   Loading and unloading automatic tape drives.

   *   Loading and unloading digital data storage (DDS tape drives.)

   *   Handling tape requests.

   *   Securing and labeling tapes.

   *   Organizing tape storage.

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