4400 ACS Operations

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Overview

Audience

Computer Personnel who wish to become familiar with the operation of the 4400 ACS complex.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of MVS, JES and Data Storage.

Objectives

After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Identify hardware and software components of the ACS
• Perform routine ACS functions
• Perform simple ACS recovery actions
• Competently operate a 4400 ACS

Course Content

Overview of 4400 ACS & HSC Components

Automated Cartridge System
LSM, LMU
Host Software Component
Specifications and Performance Capacities

Hardware Operations

LGU/LSM Control Panel
LGU/LSM CSE Panel
LMU Control Panel
LMU CSE Panel
4480 Control Panel
CAP Indicators

Software Components

CDS
Mount
Display Unit
3174 Housekeeping
Reporting
Recovery Utilities

Managing the ACS Complex

Manual Mode
Changing to Automatic Mode
Entering and Ejecting Cartridges
Audit Utility
Handling the Robot