HP DLT Tape Library 15-Slot - (English) User's Guide

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Library Operation
Loading Cartridges Into the Library
Loading Tapes
Tapes are bulk loaded into magazines, which are then inserted into the
library through the front access door. The library holds from one to three
5-slot magazines.
To load tapes:
1. Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press
CANCEL
until it does).
2. Verify that all drives in the library are empty (see the note below).
displays after the drive number if the drive is empty.
displays after the drive number if the drive is full.
3. Press
NEXT
or
PREV
until RELEASE DOOR displays.
4. Press
ENTER
. DOOR RELEASED displays. (See the note below. If an error
message displays, see “Resolving Other Problems” on page 4-43.)
NOTE The drive(s) must be empty before the access door can be released. If the
drive(s) are not empty, EMPTY DRIVES NO displays. Press
NEXT
or
PREV
until EMPTY DRIVES YES displays, then press
ENTER
.
NOTE Some security configurations may prevent the access door from being
released. If a security option is enabled, SECURITY ENABLED displays after
the RELEASE DOOR option is chosen.
In some situations it may be necessary to override a security option and open
the access door. To open the access door when a security option prevents the
door from being released, use the OVERRIDE DOOR option under the
ADMIN* menu (see Figure 4-2 on page 4-6).
5. Unlock the access door using the key.