HP vs80 manual Importing Cartridges

Importing Cartridges

Caution Performing an import or export of media during a data backup may result in adverse results, which could include backup failure or other errors.

This option forces the autoloader to import a cartridge into a specific empty slot on the carousel. To import tapes into the autoloader:

1.Make sure the write-protect switch is set as desired for each data cartridge (see Write-Protecting Cartridges on page 34).

2.From the Home Screen or main menu, press the [+] or [-] button until Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen.

3.Press the [Enter] button to access the available options.

4.Press the [+] or [-] button until Import appears on the LCD screen. Press [Enter] to select.

5.Press the [+] or [-] button until the desired slot number appears on the LCD screen and press the [Enter] button. You are not given the option to import a cartridge to an occupied slot.

6.When Insert Cartridge Slot appears on the LCD screen and the mailslot opens, insert the desired data cartridge into the mailslot so that the write- protect switch is facing out from the autoloader.

Note If you are using the Operator’s Panel to clean the drive, import the cleaning cartridge only when the operator panel requests it. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed for any additional cartridges.

8.Press the [Cancel] button to return to the Home screen when you are done importing cartridges.

9.Verify that the Home screen shows that the desired slots have cartridges installed.

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