HP EML E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 32)

• In general, the library numbers the slots one module at a time, starting with the top module.
For slot numbering purposes, the 12U base module is considered to be two modules: an 8U
base module and a 4U base module.
• Within each module, column numbering starts with 1 at the left column as viewed from the
front of the library.
• Within each module, row numbering starts with 1 at the top row.
• Any reserved slots, located in the first column of the 8U base module, and taking up as many as
nine slots, are not included in the numbering scheme. A common use for reserved slots is for
holding cleaning cartridges.
NOTE:
Reserved slots are not available on the EML 71e.
• If the load port slots are configured as import/export slots, they are skipped and not counted
in the numbering of storage slots. If the load port slots are instead configured as storage slots,
they are counted in the numbering scheme.
NOTE:
Reconfiguring the load port slots for either import/export or storage changes the slot numbering
in any lower modules the next time you perform an inventory.
• Some slots are not available in the bottom module in the library because the floor limits the
distance that the robot can travel.
CAUTION:
Never operate the library with the floor removed. The robot can be damaged.
The slot numberings for the various modules are shown on the following pages:
• Base module of the EML 71e ( Figure 17 on page 33)
• Base module of all other configurations ( Figure 18 on page 34)
• Tape drive expansion module ( Figure 19 on page 35)
• Card cage expansion module ( Figure 20 on page 36)
• Capacity expansion module ( Figure 21 on page 37)
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