HP StoreEver ESL G3 Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 20)

Keep in mind that as Extended I/E slots are used, less storage slots are available. You will need
to initiate the move/import operations of tape cartridges into the extended I/E area for host access.
Conversely, to move/export tape cartridges from Extended I/E area slots to the emptied physical
I/E Station slots, you need to initiate the move/export operation from the user interface for physical
access to the library.
NOTE: By default, the Extended I/E feature is disabled. Extended I/E can be enabled/disabled
from the Physical Library dialog box.
To configure a partition with Extended I/E segments, the user must use the Partition Wizard
(Setup
→Partition→Configure). The Extended I/E feature is only available in Expert creation mode
or if you are modifying an existing partition. See “Creating partitions manually using Expert mode”
(page 32) .
Extended I/E must be enabled before using it. When configuring Extended I/E:
•
Ensure you have enough licensed slots (Capacity On Demand - COD) to accommodate the
new Extended I/E slots, since the slots use the COD licensed slot count.
•
Ensure you have at least one physical I/E segment configured in the partition. The maximum
number of physical and Extended I/E slots per partition is 240.
Cartridges
Cartridges are stored in magazines within the library, as shown in Figure 6 (page 20) .
Figure 6 Example of LTO cartridge insertion into a magazine
2. Magazine barcode 1. LTO cartridge
4. Cartridge barcode location 3. LTO magazine
Each cartridge has an operator-attached, machine-readable barcode label on it for identification
purposes. The library can dynamically support barcode labels that consist of up to thirteen characters
plus a two character media identifier, for a total maximum of fifteen characters. However, it is
always recommend that HP barcode labels are used, which are comprised of a six character
cartridge identifier followed by a two character media identifier, for a total of eight characters. .
For more information about tape cartridges, see “Tape drives” (page 22) .
For additional barcode label specification information, see “Barcode requirements” (page 169) .
Cartridge magazines
The cartridge magazine is a storage assembly that installs on the drive side or door side of the
control module, expansion module, or high density expansion module as shown in
Figure 7
20 Library overview