HP EML E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 31)

Figure 27 Attaching an Ultrium barcode label
Setting the write-protect switch
Each tape cartridge has a sliding write-protect switch. This switch determines whether new data
can be written to the tape cartridge (write-enabled) or whether data on the tape cartridge is
protected from being erased or overwritten (write-protected).
By moving the switch to the left, the tape cartridge is write-enabled. By moving the switch to the
right, the tape cartridge is write-protected.
Figure 28 Write-protecting Ultrium tape cartridges
2. Write-protected 1. Write-enabled
4. Barcode label 3. Write-protect switch
5. Insertion arrow
Inserting tape cartridges into the load port
Inserting tapes through the center door of the library should only be done when bulk loading. At
all other times, load tape cartridges into the library through the load port. Not using the load port
stops all robotic activity and tape movement, and requires a complete library inventory before
operations can resume. When using the load port, tape cartridges are inserted into 5-cartridge
magazines, which are placed into either the 5-cartridge load port or a 10-cartridge load port. To
use a load port:
1.
Attach a barcode label to each tape cartridge (see (page 29) ).
2. Write-protect or write-enable each tape cartridge as appropriate (see (page 31) ).
3. On the OCP, select Operations
→Unlock Load Ports. If the load ports are password protected
and you are prompted to enter the password, use the keypad that appears on the OCP to
enter the password, then press the Enter key on the touchscreen. All load port doors open.
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