Scalar i500 User’s Guide 11Front Panel ComponentsThe Scalar i500 library is made up of physical hardware components. Figure 5 shows the front panelcomponents of the library. The paragraphs following Figure 5 describe the components in detail.Figure 5 Front Panel ComponentsAccess DoorThe access door allows access to the internal components of the library. Each control module andexpansion module has an access door. In most cases, you will not need to access the library through thisdoor except when you want to bulkload or unload cartridges from the library.The access door is locked by the I/E station door. To open the access door, you must first open the I/Estation door. If you want to prohibit access to the library, which is recommended for security reasons, lockthe I/E station door. This keeps unauthorized users from accessing tape cartridges.You can lock and unlock the I/E station door using commands on the Operations menu.For moreinformation, see Locking and Unlocking the I/E Stations on page 89.If the access door is opened, the library is not available for use. When an access door (on any module) isopened, all in-progress motion commands are stopped, and the picker slowly lowers to the bottom of thelibrary. When the access door is closed, the library returns any media in the picker to its original slot andalso performs a library inventory.1 access door2 operator panel3 I/E station4 front power switch1 2 34
