Method for mover transition in an automated media library

A method for mover transition in an open systems based media library for use with a host that relays command requests, the method comprising the steps of:

• retaining a storage medium;
• selectively moving the storage medium within the media library with a first media mover, the first media mover being movable between a status of available and a status of unavailable;
• and
• wherein when the first media mover has the status of unavailable due to mover transition, indicating to the host with a control system that the first media mover is not ready to perform a motion operation, and is in the process of becoming ready.

A method for mover transition in an open systems based media library for use with a host that relays command requests from a user, the method comprising the steps of:

• retaining a storage medium;
• selectively moving the storage medium within the media library with a first media mover, the first media mover being movable between a status of available and a status of unavailable;
• wherein when the first media mover has the status of unavailable due to mover transition, (i) indicating to the host with a control system for a maximum of a predetermined period of time that the first media mover is not ready to perform a motion operation, and is in the process of becoming ready, and (ii) continuing to accept command requests from the host with the control system;
• and
• wherein when the first media mover subsequently has the status of available, performing any subsequent command requests from the host with the control system.