Inserting Cartridges Into A Magazine; Using Mail Slots (Left-Hand Magazines Only); Inserting A Tape Cartridge (Left-Hand Magazine) - HP MSL6000 Series User Manual

Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine

A full left-hand magazine is shown in
cartridge slot
lowest numbered tape cartridge slot
Figure 60

Inserting a tape cartridge (left-hand magazine)

Insert tape cartridges so that the bar code labels are facing outward (see
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
74 Operation
Figure
is the one closest to the front of the left-hand magazine. For four-drive models, the
1
2
Figure 61).
60. For two-drive models, the lowest numbered tape
is the one closest to the front of the upper-left magazine.
1
2
3
3
Tape Cartridge
Orientation for
Left-hand Magazine
Lowest Numbered
Tape Cartridge Slot
Highest Numbered
Tape Cartridge Slot
Figure 60).