HP StorageWorks MSL2024 User's And Service Manual page 161

Problem
Tape stuck in storage slot.
HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries User and service
Solution
To remove a stuck tape from a storage slot:
If the operator control panel or the remote management interface is still
operational:
1. Move the tapes from the drives to the magazines using the Move
Tape command. (For MSL2024, see
(Operations > Move Tape)" on page 123. For MSL4048 or MSL8096,
see Moving Media (Operations > Move
2. Use the magazine removal process to release the magazine and
remove it from the device. To use the MSL2024 operator control
panel, see Unlocking, removing, and replacing magazines (Oper-
ations > Unlock Left or Right
MSL4048 or MSL8096 operator control panel, see Unlocking, re-
moving and replacing magazines (Operations > Unlock Left/Right
Magazines)" on page . To use the RMI, see
the magazines" on page 99. If neither one of these processes works,
see Releasing the magazines
3. Manually remove the cartridge from the magazine by inserting a
finger in the hole at the back of the magazine. Some tapes need to
be inserted and removed several times to condition them for free
movement in and out of the magazine.
Moving tapes in the Library
Media)" on page 148.)
Magazine)" on page 122. To use the
Releasing and replacing
manually" on page 176.
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