Unlocking The Mailslot (Unlock Mailslot); Status/Information; Removing A Tape From The Mailslot - HP StorageWorks 1/8 User's And Service Manual

2. Press Enter. The number you selected is replaced with an asterisk (*), and the cursor proceeds
to the next text box.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have entered all eight numbers. After the last number has been
entered, the screen continues to the restricted area.
NOTE:
If you forget the administrator password, you cannot enter a new password. You must call your
customer service representative.

Unlocking the mailslot (Unlock Mailslot)

The mailslot in the left magazine is used only with host system software that supports this feature. The
mailslot feature allows you to insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire magazine.
The benefit of using a mailslot is that the device will not inventory the rest of the slots in the magazine
so the device can return to service sooner. The mailslot is in the left magazine.
NOTE:
The Unlock Mailslot menu is only displayed when the mailslot is enabled. To enable the mailslot, see
Configuring the mailslot (Configuration > Configure
To access the mailslot:
1. From the Home screen, press Next until the screen displays Unlock Mailslot. Press Enter to select.
2. The mailslot ejects automatically. Pull the mailslot out to access the tape (see
3. The screen displays Close Mailslot.
4. Remove the tape cartridge from the mailslot and insert a different tape cartridge.
5. Push the magazine back into the device.
Figure 61 Removing a tape from the mailslot
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Status/Information

The Status/Information menu provides access to the following status options:
• Inventory (Status/Information >
• Autoloader information (Status/Information > Autoloader
• Drive information (Status/Information > Drive
• Component status (Status/Information > Component
86 Operating the Tape Autoloader
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