Tape Cartridge Magazine; Figure 1-3. Tape Cartridge Magazine - HPE Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Tape Cartridge Magazine

The polymer magazine fits into an extruded track, which assures precise positioning for the
library robotics (see Figure 1-3).
Slot 18

Figure 1-3. Tape cartridge magazine

The front slot in the magazine is a Mail Slot, used to add or remove cartridges without
interrupting library operation. You can remove the magazine through the front door, but it is
protected from tampering in either of two ways:
An electronic combination lock, operated from the control panel
The host issuing a SCSI PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL command
For more information on inserting and removing the magazine, see Chapter 2, "Operation."
Mail Slot
Slot 0
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