Inserting media – Dell PowerVault 136T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) User Manual
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Handling Media: Dell
™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Library User's Guide
During the course of normal operations, it may become necessary to add or remove storage cartridges to or from the library. Two methods are
available to insert or eject storage cartridges. For either method to work, the Mailbox must be unlocked. Unlocking the Mailbox can be
accomplished by a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command that is issued by the host application software.
NOTE: SCSI commands such as Prevent/Allow Medium Removal and Move Medium are generally handled by the host application software.
Normally, the mailbox state is unlocked. Additional information is supplied in this chapter about processing media, safeguarding the media, and
using cleaning media.
Inserting Media
Placing new media into the library is best accomplished by using the Mailbox. Or, the cartridge could be placed directly into a specific storage slot
location by the Operator.
Mailbox
Using the Mailbox to insert cartridges does not disrupt library operations. To insert cartridges through the Mailbox, follow this procedure.
Step 1 Open the Mailbox door
Step 2 Insert the cartridge or magazine into an empty storage slot.
Step 3 Close the Mailbox.
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The library locks the Mailbox. The picker teaches and inventories. The library unlocks the Mailbox.
Step 4 Move the cartridge to the desired storage slot with the SCSI MOVE MEDIUM command that is issued by the host application software.
or
Issue the Import command from the Operator panel. See
Import Screen
.
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The library will request to go Offline. When the Import option is executed, the Mailbox is locked while the cartridges are moved to the first
available empty slots by the picker. After the move completes, the Mailbox unlocks.
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Issue the Move Media command from the Operator panel. See
Move Media Dialog
.
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The library will request to go Offline. After the Offline procedure is executed, see
Online/Offline Selection
, the cartridge can be moved to a
specified storage slot location by the picker.
Step 5 If the Import or Move Media command was used, place the library in the Online state. See
Online/Offline Selection
.
Direct Insertion into the PowerVault 136T LTO Library
There is one level of access control. It is a mechanical lock which is manipulated by a key.
To directly insert media, follow this procedure.
Step 1 Use the Operator panel to place the library into the Offline state. See
Online/Offline Selection
.
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The picker completes any current task.
Step 2 Using the key, unlock and open the library door.
Step 3 Place the cartridge or magazine into the desired storage slot.
Step 4 Close and lock the door.
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The library teaches and inventories.