Inserting tape cartridges – Dell PowerVault 132T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) User Manual

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Follow the procedure below to connect the power cable to your library.

1.

Make sure the power switch on the front of the library is off (the is pressed).

2.

Plug the power cable into the AC receptacle on the back panel of your library.

3.

Plug the power cable from the library into a grounded electrical outlet.

Figure 5. Connecting the power cable

Inserting Tape Cartridges

Make sure that the write-protect switch is set appropriately on each cartridge. Slide the switch to the appropriate position by pushing it with your finger. Also,
make sure that you have applied the barcode labels to the cartridges. For more information, see

Barcode Labels

.

Follow the procedure below to insert data cartridges.

1.

Open the media access door.

Figure 6. Opening the media access door

2.

Insert your fingers in the magazine handle and slide out the magazines.

Figure 7. Removing the magazines

3.

Fill the magazines with cartridges. Be sure that cartridges are inserted with the correct orientation, as shown in

Figure 6

. The magazine is designed to

protect against improper insertion. If the cartridges do not insert easily, do not force them. Try to orient the cartridges correctly and reinsert them. For
more information on proper media insertion and removal, see

Inserting and Removing Media

.

 

Figure 8. Inserting a Cartridge

CAUTION:

Use caution when plugging the power cable into an electrical outlet. Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the outlet.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the power cable from the library is plugged directly into the electrical outlet. Extension cords should not be used.

NOTE:

You may need to pull firmly to remove the magazines.

NOTE:

Media barcode labels can be viewed through the magazine window.

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