Dell PowerVault 132T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) - Manual (Page 74)

the Operator Panel, a message notifies you that the library will go into offline mode. You must verify that you want the library to operate in offline mode before
proceeding. When the library is offline, the host has limited access to the library. The host can retrieve information from the library but cannot run any
commands that change the state of the library, such as writing data or moving media. Entering the Main menu automatically returns the library to the online
mode. The Operator Panel indicates which mode you are in.
Figure 4 shows the offline mode, Figure 5 shows the online mode.
Figure 4. Offline mode
Figure 5. Online mode
Inserting and Removing Media
Your library has been designed to make media insertion a simple and accurate process. There are two ways to insert and remove media from the library.
l Load the magazines with tapes and use the Bulk Load feature in the Command menu. For more information, see Bulk Load . To remove media, unload
the tapes from the rear slots to the magazines by using the Bulk Unload feature in the Command menu. For more information, see Bulk Unload .
l Use the Import/Export features in the Command menu to load tapes from the IE slot. For more information, see Import Media and Export Media .
The magazines and rear storage slots are designed to prevent the cartridges from being inserted incorrectly. The magazines and rear storage slots also
include cartridge locks that prevent media from falling out of the slots when the magazines are inverted or the library is transported. To remove the tapes from
the rear slots and the magazine, lift up on the green lever to release the locking mechanism.
The rear storage slots contain sensors that detect the presence of cartridges and automatically update library inventory when cartridges are inserted or
removed. Sensors also detect the presence/absence of the magazines and the inventory is updated when the magazines are inserted or removed.
Removing Tapes
There are four instances that may require manual removal of a tape cartridge from the interior of your library. You can remove a tape manually from a drive,
the rear slots, the front magazines, and the picker. You can position the picker to move it out of your way to be able to reach the back interior of your library.
You can also position the picker when you want to remove a tape from the picker by following the procedure below.
Positioning the Picker
1. From the Tools menu, highlight and press .
2. Press and to select the target slot to move the picker to.
3. Press to highlight Run ( ) and then press .
Removing a Tape From a Drive
1. Position the picker to the left, which is away from the drive, using the Operator Panel. Refer to Positioning the Picker .
2. Open the front door and remove the two magazines.
3. Press the eject button on the drive and remove the tape.
4. If the tape cannot be removed, contact Dell Support .
Removing a Tape From a Back Slot
1. Position the picker to the far right. Refer to Positioning the Picker .
2. Power off the library.
3. Open the front door and remove the two magazines.
4. Reach into the back of the library and press up on the green lever to release a tape from the back slot.
5. Gently pull the tape out toward you.
Removing a Tape From the Picker
1. Position the picker to be accessible to you. Refer to Positioning the Picker .
2. Power off the library.
NOTICE: It is not recommended that you manually insert/remove media to/from the rear slots directly. If you choose to insert/remove media directly
to/from the rear slots and the picker is blocking the slots, use the Position Picker tool to move the picker. Do not move the picker manually or you may
damage it.
NOTE: Media barcode labels can be viewed through the magazine window.
NOTE: If you remove and then reinsert the magazines very rapidly, the sensors may not be able to detect the presence of the magazines. Ensure that
you fully insert the magazines and do not remove and reinsert them very rapidly.
NOTICE: Do not directly insert media into the picker. If media is inserted into the picker incorrectly, it may damage the picker.