Sony Direct-Attached 8400 PetaSite Automated Libraries

The Sony 8400 PetaSite Series automated library is different from other Sony models because it has an eight-slot import and export mailbox (slots 400-407). Because the mailbox slots can be used as storage slots, the SAM-QFS library catalog tracks the mailbox slots. This automated library uses a barcode reader.

How to Import Tapes

1. Open the door of the automated library by pushing the Open/Close button on the front panel of the automated library.
2. Load the cartridges into the mailbox slots.
3. Push the Open/Close button on the front panel of the automated library.
4. Manually close the door to the mailbox.

   The automated library checks the mailbox slots for the cartridge barcodes. If the library detects a problem with a barcode, both the in and out lights flash for that slot.

5. Use the samimport command to enable the SAM-QFS system to recognize the imported cartridges.

   # samimport eq

   eq specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file.

   You can also perform this step by using SAM-QFS Manager. For more information, see SAM-QFS Manager online help.

How to Export a Tape Without Using Mailbox Slots as Storage Slots

1. Move the cartridge to a mailbox slot (slots 400-407).

   # move source-slot destination-slot eq

   
   

   Argument Definition source-slot Specifies the number of the slot in which the cartridge currently resides. destination-slot Specifies the number of the slot into which the cartridge should be moved. eq Specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file.

2. Push the Open/Close button on the front panel of the automated library to open the door.
3. Remove the cartridge from the mailbox slot.
4. Push the Open/Close button on the front panel of the automated library.
5. Manually close the door to the mailbox.
6. Issue the samexport command to enable the SAM-QFS system to recognize the exported cartridge.

   # samexport eq

   eq specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file.

   You can also perform this step by using SAM-QFS Manager. For more information, see the SAM-QFS Manager online help.

How to Export a Tape Using Mailbox Slots as Storage Slots

1. Push the Open/Close button on the front panel of the automated library to open the door.
2. Remove the cartridge from the mailbox slot.
3. Push the Open/Close button on the front panel of the automated library.
4. Manually close the mailbox door.
5. Issue the samexport command to enable the SAM-QFS system to recognize the exported cartridge.

   # samexport eq

   eq specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file.

   You can also perform this step by using SAM-QFS Manager. For more information, see the SAM-QFS Manager online help.

How to Move a Cartridge to a Different Slot

1. Ensure that the source slot is occupied and that the destination slot is empty.
2. Issue the move command.

   # move eq:source-slot destination-slot

   
   

   Argument Definition eq Specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file. source-slot Specifies the number of the slot in which the cartridge currently resides. destination-slot Specifies the number of the slot into which the cartridge should be moved.

   You can also perform this step by using SAM-QFS Manager. For more information, see the SAM-QFS Manager online help.