Users Guide

Table 3. Front panel component descriptions (continued)
Number Component Description
▌3▐ Cartridge magazine The tape library has a single cartridge magazine that can hold
up to 9 data cartridges, or 8 data cartridges with a 1-slot I/O
station. See Figure 3.
Column 5/Tier 1 in the cartridge magazine can be configured
as a 1-slot I/O station. Column 5/Tier 2 in the cartridge
magazine is reserved for the exchange position and can be
accessed by the library only. The I/O station is used to import
and export cartridges without interrupting normal library
operation. Beginning with Column 4, a minimum of one
column can be reserved for cleaning cartridges. Cleaning
cartridges are used to clean the tape drive heads. For
configuration details, see “Installation and configuration” on
page 21.
▌4▐ Cartridge magazine release Emergency cartridge magazine lock release. When the I/O
station is locked, insert a large, straightened paper clip twice
or hold the paper clip in place while the cartridge magazine
slides past the I/O station lock.
▌5▐ Air vents These vents draw cooler air into the library enclosure and
allow warm air to escape which helps keep the library at a
normal operating temperature.
Cartridge magazine
▌1▐ Cartridge locations as they appear in the
Library Map.
Note: These labels are for reference only and
do not display on the magazine.
▌2▐ Cartridge magazine
▌3▐ Magazine handle
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Column 5
Tier 2
Column 4
Tier 2
Column 3
Tier 2
Column 2
Tier 2
Column 1
Tier 2
Column 5
Tier 1
Column 4
Tier 1
Column 3
Tier 1
Column 2
Tier 1
Column 1
Tier 1
2
3
1
Figure 3. Cartridge Magazine
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