Using Mail Slots (Left-Hand Magazines Only); Left-Hand Magazine Mail Slot (Two-Drive Model Shown) - HP StorageWorks MSL5000 series User Manual

Operation

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
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from the Edit Library Options menu. See
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be incompatible with some host software applications.
Figure 60: Left-hand magazine mail slot (two-drive model shown)
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Mail slots must be enabled (firmware default) using the Mail Slot Mode option
Disabling a mail slot allows it to be used for an additional data slot, but this may
HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Figure 60).
Table 6 for more information.
1
2
Mail Slot Holder
1
Tape Cartridge
1