Import Tape Cartridges; Export Tape Cartridges; Open The Mailslot - Oracle SL150 Library Manual

Import Tape Cartridges

Use the mailslot to import tapes into the library.
If importing into a partitioned library, assign the mailslot to a partition (see
1.
the Mailslot to a
Open the
2.
Use the host application to move the tapes from the mailslot to the storage slots.
3.
If you cannot use the host application, you may move the tapes with the remote
interface. Then, update the host application database to account for the new
tapes.
In a partitioned library, once you are finished importing tapes, unassign the
4.
mailslot (see
Related Topics
• Move Tape Cartridges with the Remote Interface
The remote interface can move cartridges when you cannot use the host
application.

Export Tape Cartridges

Use the mailslot to remove tapes from the library.
If exporting from a partitioned library, assign the mailslot to a partition (see
1.
the Mailslot to a
Use the host application to move the tapes from the storage slots to the mailslot.
2.
If you cannot use the host application, you can move tapes using the remote
interface. Then, after closing the mailslot update the host application database to
account for the removed tapes.
Open the
3.
In a partitioned library, once you are finished exporting tapes, unassign the
4.
mailslot (see
Related Topics
• Move Tape Cartridges with the Remote Interface
The remote interface can move cartridges when you cannot use the host
application.

Open the Mailslot

Open the mailslot to add or remove tapes from the library.
If using a partitioned library, make sure the mailslot is assigned to a partition (see
1.
Assign the Mailslot to a
Open the mailslot with the user interface:
2.
•
Partition).
Mailslot. Place the tapes in the mailslot.
Unassign the Mailslot).
Partition).
Mailslot. Remove the tapes.
Unassign the Mailslot)..
Partition).
If using the remote interface: Select Library in the left menu. From the
Mailslot drop-down
Import or Export Cartridges Using the Mailslot
Close the Mailslot
Close the Mailslot .
, select Open and then click OK.
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