MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Operation

101HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Inserting Cartridges into a Magazine

A full left-hand magazine is shown in Figure 59. For two-drive models, the lowest

numbered tape cartridge slot 2 is the one closest to the front of the left-hand

magazine. For four-drive models, the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot 2 is the

one closest to the front of the upper-left magazine.

Figure 59: Inserting a tape cartridge (left-hand magazine, DLT shown)

Insert tape cartridges so that the bar code labels are facing outward (see

Figure 59).

Note: Handle and store tape cartridges in a clean, dust-free environment. Refer to the

documentation provided with your tape cartridges for additional information.

1 Tape Cartridge

Orientation for

Left-hand Magazine

2 Lowest Numbered

Tape Cartridge Slot

3 Highest Numbered

Tape Cartridge Slot