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SL500 Operations Overview

Duration: 1 Day
What you will learn
The SL500 Operations course teaches students the skills necessary to perform operator tasks on the SL500. The
course focuses on major component functions, proper use and maintenance of cartridges, and proper performance of
automated and manual tasks. The partitioning feature of the SL500 is also discussed.
Students who can benefit from this course
Systems Administrators, Operators, and Data Center Managers

Related Training
Required Prerequisites
Basic UNIX skills

Course Objectives
Locate major components and have a high-level understanding of their function
Describe the purpose of each button and LED on the keypad and local operator panel (if applicable)
Properly use and maintain Ultrium and SDLT cartridges
Properly perform automated and manual tasks
Access SLC and use it to monitor the library components
Use the troubleshooting table to resolve simple problems, and know how to contact headquarters
Configure partitions and operate the CAP when partitioning is present

Course Topics
Component Locations
Base module
Robotics unit
Keypad
Slot numbering scheme (library, module, row, column)
Power switch
Power cords/strip
Tape drives
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Cooling fans
Controls and Indicators
Keypad
Local operator panel
Cartridge Information
Handle the cartridges
Identify the cartridge components
Apply labels
Set the write-protect switch
Library Operation
Open the front door
Enter a cartridge and eject a cartridge through the CAP
Power on and off the library
Open the front door and lock the front door (without power)
Locate and remove a cartridge
Insert and remove a cartridge from a tape drive
Return the library to ready status
Access SLC (password)
Use the Details screen to describe what components are in the library
Use the Reports screen and understand and print the reports
Troubleshooting
Use the troubleshooting table
Use LEDs
Use SLC
Know how to contact CSSC
Partitioning feature
How to configure the partitions and operate the CAP when partitioning is present.

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