NOTE

NOTE

Operating the Library

Loading Tape Cartridges Into the Library

Loading Tapes

Tapes are bulk loaded into magazines, which are then inserted into the library through the front access door. The library holds from one to three 5-slot magazines.

To load tapes into the magazine:

1.Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press CANCEL until it does).

2.Verify that all drives in the library are empty (see the note below).

The drive(s) must be empty before the access door can be released. If the drive(s) are not empty, EMPTY DRIVES NO displays. Press NEXT or PREV until EMPTY DRIVES YES displays, then press ENTER.

3.Press NEXT or PREV until RELEASE DOOR displays.

4.Press ENTER. DOOR RELEASED displays. If an error message displays, see “Troubleshooting” on page 3-38.)

Some security configurations may prevent the access door from being released. If a security option is enabled, SECURITY ENABLED displays after the RELEASE DOOR option is chosen.

In some situations it may be necessary to override a security option and open the access door. To open the access door when a security option prevents the door from being released, use the OVERRIDE DOOR option under the ADMIN * menu (Figure 3-2 on page 3-8).

5. Unlock the access door using the key.

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