HP StoargeWorks ESL9000 series tape library user guide (April 2003)

Library Description
26 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library User Guide
Storage Bins (ESL9595)
■ The ESL9595 stores tape cartridges in the following locations:
■ 288 storage bins on the back wall
■ 196 storage bins on the inside of the left door
■ 111 storage bins on the inside of the right door
■ One load port consisting of two 4-cartridge stationary or 6-cartridge
removable shelf bins
■ Up to 16 tape drives
Figure 6 shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering
conventions. The tape library touch screen control panel and diagnostic software
programs use these conventions.
Note: The ESL9322 and ESL9595 tape libraries ship with the maximum number of
physical storage slots available. However, access to these slots requires an upgrade key
for the library to recognize them. See “Capacity on Demand” on page 135 for
additional information.