HP StoreEver MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries User and Service Guide (AK378-96059, December 2012)

Figure 104 Removing the existing tape from the mailslot
On the MSL8096, the magazine in the upper right side will be unlocked if it is configured as
a mailslot and you choose to open it. To open the upper right magazine, grasp the magazine
and pull it straight out until you can access the desired slot.
NOTE: The following message may be displayed: Mailslot opening. No button pushes are
accepted during this time.
NOTE: If the SCSI Prevent/Allow Media Removal bit is set, the mailslot cannot be
unlocked/opened from the front panel and the following message is displayed: Media Removal
Prevented by Host Software. Press OK to continue and return to the open mailslot pull-down
menu. Try the operation again from the backup software.
4. The following message is displayed: Please close Mailslot(s). Remove the existing tape cartridges
from the mailslot and insert new tape cartridges, as required.
5. Push the mailslot back into the library.
Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)
This option instructs the library to move a cartridge from a tape drive, a tape slot in any magazine
or the mailslot in the left magazine to any other location not already holding a tape. This option
also lets you load and unload tape cartridges to and from the installed tape drives. To use this
command, you must first select where you want to move the tape from (in one of the Source fields),
and then indicate where you want to move the tape to (in one of the Destinations fields).
Source Type: This toggles between all available sources: mailslot, magazines, and the active drives.
Source -> Source by Label: If appropriate, this toggles between available source cartridges. In the
following example, the source type is a magazine, so you need to select a cartridge from the
magazine. You can do this by selecting a specific slot (Source field) or specifying the target
cartridge's barcode (Source by Label field). Only Full source slots are available for selection.
Destination Type: This toggles between all available destinations: Mailslot, Magazine and Drive.
Destination: If appropriate, this option allows you to specify the cartridge destination. For a
magazine, select a slot. Only Empty destination slots are available for selection.
Access to the Move Media option requires the use of the administrator password.
To move a tape in the library:
MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 operator control panel 129