HP Surestore 2.28 Tape Library - Manual (Page 63)

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Library Operation
Removing Cartridges from the Library
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Removing Cartridges from the Library
Cartridges can be removed:
• Through the mailslot, which removes that tape entry from library
memory, updating file system information immediately.
• Through the bulk load access door, which allows several cartridges to
be quickly removed. The library file system information is updated when
the door is closed and the Inventory Check test is automatically run. (This
takes about one minute.)
Ejecting Cartridges Through the Mailslot
NOTE Some software packages require that tape cartridges be inserted and
removed using the software. If a software package manages files in the
library, check the software documentation before proceeding.
1. Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press CANCEL until it does).
2. Press NEXT until EJECT* displays, then press ENTER .
3. SORT BY SLOT # * or SORT BY BARCODE* displays. Press ENTER to
select, or press NEXT to toggle the options.
EJECT SLOT # , ###### SLOT # or EJECT CLEANING displays.
• A flashing number indicates the first storage slot in the library that
contains a tape cartridge.
• A flashing bar code displays the first bar code label (ordered
alphabetically. The cartridge storage slot number is also displayed.
4. Press ENTER to select the displayed cartridge choice. To choose a
different cartridge, press NEXT or PREV until the desired storage slot or bar
code number displays, then press ENTER .
Initially, EJECTING displays. When the cartridge has been moved into the
mailslot, EJECT SLOT # , ###### SLOT # or EJECT CLEANING
displays.