MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Operation

102 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Using Mail Slots (Left-hand Magazines Only)

Mail slots are used only with host system software that supports this feature. The

mail slot feature lets you insert or remove a single tape without removing the

entire magazine. The benefit of using a mail slot is that the magazine does not

need to be reinventoried. Access the mail slots using the Mail Slot Access option

from the library Status screen. This option lets you open a left-hand magazine

door for mail slot access. After opening a left-hand magazine door, pivot the mail

slot forward to insert a tape cartridge (see Figure 60).

Note: Mail slots must be enabled (firmware default) using the Mail Slot Mode option

from the Edit Library Options menu. See Table 6 for more information.

Note: Disabling a mail slot allows it to be used for an additional data slot, but this may

be incompatible with some host software applications.

Figure 60: Left-hand magazine mail slot (two-drive model shown)

1 Mail Slot Holder

1 Tape Cartridge