Fast Load

The Fast Load feature adjusts the timing of the robotic hand movement during cartridge load operations:

< When the Fast Load feature is On, the hand mounts a cartridge into a drive and immediately performs its next job without waiting for the drive to complete its loading cycle. This feature allows more jobs to be done, but if the cartridge is not properly loaded, that job will not be done and no one will realize it until later.

< When the Fast Load feature is Off (the default), the hand waits at the drive location until the drive has completed its loading cycle before beginning its next job. This feature allows fewer jobs to be done, but if the cartridge is not properly loaded, someone will notice the condition immediately.

Note: Some tape management software does not support the Fast Load feature. Consult your system administrator before enabling this feature.