HP MSL6000 manual Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine, Using Mail Slots Left-hand Magazines Only

Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine

Afull left-hand magazine is shown in Figure 60. For two-drive models, the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot Y is the one closest to the front of the left-hand magazine. For four-drive models, the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot Y is the one closest to the front of the upper-left magazine.

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1 Tape Cartridge

Orientation for

Left-hand Magazine

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Tape Cartridge Slot

3 Highest Numbered

Tape Cartridge Slot

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Figure 60 Inserting a tape cartridge (left-hand magazine)

Insert tape cartridges so that the bar code labels are facing outward (see Figure 60).

NOTE: Handle and store tape cartridges in a clean, dust-free environment. Refer to the documentation provided with your tape cartridges for additional information.

Using Mail Slots (Left-hand Magazines Only)

Mail slots are used only with host system software that supports this feature. The mail slot feature lets you insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire magazine. The benefit of using a mail slot is that the magazine does not need to be reinventoried. Access the mail slots using the Mail Slot Access option from the library Status screen. This option lets you open a left-hand magazine door for mail slot access. After opening a left-hand magazine door, pivot the mail slot forward to insert a tape cartridge (see Figure 61).

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