Tape Magazines; Slot Numbering - ADIC Scalar 100 User Manual

Every tape cartridge must have a machine and unique operator-readable barcode label attached to it. Tape
cartridges cannot have duplicate barcode labels. This barcode identifies the volume serial number (volser).
The library stores the physical location of the tape cartridge in an inventory database based on the volser.
All library or host requests reference the location of tape cartridges based off of this barcode number.

Tape Magazines

Tape cartridges are stored in removable magazines in the library. You cannot insert cartridges improperly.
The magazines only accept tape cartridges placed in the correct orientation. Once inserted, the tape
cartridges will be retained in the magazine even when the magazine is inverted and shaken lightly.
Each magazine has a fiducial barcode label at the bottom of the magazine. This label is read by the barcode
scanner during a teach process.

Slot Numbering

Every slot in the library has a distinct number that identifies it. The format is: column/magazine/slot.
The values are assigned as follows:
• The columns are numbered 1 to 5 clockwise from the mailbox column.
• The magazines within each column are designated A to C from top to bottom.
• The slots are numbered as follows:
• The slots within each magazine are numbered 1 to N from top to bottom (where N is the number
of tape cartridges allowed for that media type).
• The fixed slots in columns 2, 4, and 5 that do not have a magazine designation are always
numbered 0. For example, the coordinate for the fixed slot in column 2 would be "2 - 0".
For reference, the location for the picker is identified as [0 @ 0] on the operator
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