Course Description

Storage Machine Concepts and Operations

Duration: 1 day

This course is a prerequisite for all Storage Machine courses. It covers the fundamentals of Storage Machine hardware and software, basic concepts of multi-level storage management, and SM command syntax. It explains how to perform operator tasks and how to use the SM command language. This course includes hands-on exercises.

Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the students will:

  • Identify Storage Machine hardware components


  • Understand the use of multi-level storage management


  • Sign on and off the Storage Machine software using the SM console or host interface


  • Perform daily SM operator duties


  • Manage the movement of removable storage media (optical and tape) between levels of storage


  • Label and insert removable storage media volumes into the SM


  • Interpret and respond to SM generated operator messages


  • Power up and power down SM hardware components

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