View the Inside of the Library Using the Web Camera

The web camera is an optional feature installed on the inside of a Base or Drive Modules used to view library operations. This can be useful to view the tape drives without opening the library door.

  1. Click Hardware in the left-navigation area of the GUI.
  2. Click the Cameras tabs.

    Note:

    If library contains cameras but they are not showing up in the list, from the Actions drop-down select Detect Cameras.
  3. Select the camera from the list, and then use the Actions drop-down (or right-click menu) to select View View icon.
  4. Use the arrow buttons Right arrow icon to move the camera's field of view or click Reset to center the camera straight forward.