Removing Cartridges From The Library; Ejecting Cartridges Through The Mailslot - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 2/28 User Manual

Removing Cartridges from the Library

Cartridges can be removed:
• Through the mailslot, which removes that tape entry from library
• Through the bulk load access door, which allows several cartridges to

Ejecting Cartridges Through the Mailslot

NOTE Some software packages require that tape cartridges be inserted and
removed using the software. If a software package manages files in the
library, check the software documentation before proceeding.
1. Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press
2. Press
3. SORT BY SLOT # * or SORT BY BARCODE* displays. Press
4. Press
memory, updating file system information immediately.
be quickly removed. The library file system information is updated when
the door is closed and the Inventory Check test is automatically run. (This
takes about one minute.)
until EJECT* displays, then press
NEXT
select, or press to toggle the options.
NEXT
EJECT SLOT #, ###### SLOT # or EJECT CLEANING displays.
• A flashing number indicates the first storage slot in the library that
contains a tape cartridge.
• A flashing bar code displays the first bar code label (ordered
alphabetically. The cartridge storage slot number is also displayed.
to select the displayed cartridge choice. To choose a
ENTER
different cartridge, press
code number displays, then press
Initially, EJECTING displays. When the cartridge has been moved into the
mailslot, EJECT SLOT #, ###### SLOT # or EJECT CLEANING
displays.
Removing Cartridges from the Library
CANCEL
ENTER
or until the desired storage slot or bar
NEXT PREV
.
ENTER
Library Operation
until it does).
.
to
ENTER
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