Chapter 9 Running Your LibraryPowering on the LibraryScalar i500 User’s Guide 242Powering on the LibraryTo power on the library:1 Connect all power cords to their electrical source.2 Turn on each power supply using the switch on the rear of the powersupply.3 Press the power button located on the front door of the library’scontrol module.When you power on the library, the library performs a self-test to ensurethat all of its parts are functioning properly. All tape drives and partitionsare brought online.Shutting Down, Powering Off, and Completely RemovingPowerThe Shutdown command shuts down the library’s operating system andfirmware. When performing a shutdown, the library finishes the currentcommand and lowers the robot to the floor of the library.Before performing a shutdown, make sure the connected hostapplications are not sending commands to the library.To power off the library: Perform the shutdown sequence and then pressthe power button on the front of the control module.To completely remove power: Perform the shutdown sequence and poweroff the library. Then turn off the power switch on each power supply,located at the rear of the library. Finally, disconnect the power supplycables from their electrical source.Caution: Always perform a shutdown before powering off thelibrary or completely removing power from the library.
