HP MSL6000 Series - Manual (Page 74)

Operation 74
Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine
A full left-hand magazine is shown in Figure 60 . For two-drive models, the lowest numbered tape
cartridge slot Y is the one closest to the front of the left-hand magazine. For four-drive models, the
lowest numbered tape cartridge slot Y is the one closest to the front of the upper-left magazine.
Figure 60 Inserting a tape cartridge (left-hand magazine)
Insert tape cartridges so that the bar code labels are facing outward (see Figure 60 ).
NOTE: Handle and store tape cartridges in a clean, dust-free environment. Refer to the
documentation provided with your tape cartridges for additional information.
Using Mail Slots (Left-hand Magazines Only)
Mail slots are used only with host system software that supports this feature. The mail slot feature lets
you insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire magazine. The benefit of using a mail
slot is that the magazine does not need to be reinventoried. Access the mail slots using the Mail
Slot Access option from the library Status screen. This option lets you open a left-hand magazine
door for mail slot access. After opening a left-hand magazine door, pivot the mail slot forward to
insert a tape cartridge (see Figure 61 ).
1 Tape Cartridge
Orientation for
Left-hand Magazine
2 Lowest Numbered
Tape Cartridge Slot
3 Highest Numbered
Tape Cartridge Slot
2
3
1