HP ESL E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 71)

SDLT tape cartridges. A column can hold 2 removable magazines. Removable magazines can be used
in the first column of the left load port, and the first two columns of the right load port.
Insert removable magazines
To use the removable magazines to load tape cartridges:
1. Prepare the tape cartridges by affixing a bar code label and write-protecting or write-enabling each
cartridge as desired. See Inserting tape cartridges .
2. Load the tape cartridges into the removable magazine(s), using the same media type of tape
cartridges and removable magazines (SDLT cartridges in an SDLT magazine; LTO cartridges in an
LTO magazine). A removable magazine is labeled with its media type (see Figure 50 ).
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2
1 Removable magazine
2 Media type label
Figure 50 Identify the removable magazine media type
3. From the OCP, open the appropriate load port (right or left).
CAUTION:
Ensure that the load port door is open so that the door’s clip is not damaged when the
load port ejects.
a. From the Status screen, press Ports.
b. Use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the load port to open, then press Select.
c. When the curser highlights Open, press Select.
The display will show a note reminding you to open the load port door. If you have not
opened the load port door, do so now.
d. Press OK to continue.
4. With the load port open, place the loaded removable magazine in the library.
a. Place the base of the removable magazine into an empty location on the panel (see
Figure 51 ).
b. Push the top of the removable magazine against the panel until it snaps into place.
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