HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader User and Service Guide (August 2005)

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Exporting tape cartridges
CAUTION: Importing or exporting media during a data backup may result in adverse results that
could include backup failure or other errors
This option moves a cartridge from a specific slot to the mailslot. It is accessed from the Commands
menu. To export one or more cartridges from the autoloader:
1. Ultrium 232, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 960: From the Home Screen, press + or - until Go
Offline displays on the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select. Press + or - until
Commands displays on the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
All other models: From the Home Screen or Main menu, press + or - until Commands displays
on the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
2. Press + or - until Export displays on the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
3. Press + or - until the desired slot number displays on the LCD screen and press Enter. You are
not given the option to export from an empty slot, and you cannot export directly from the drive.
When Remove Cartridge displays on the LCD screen and the cartridge is ejected through the
mailslot, remove the exported cartridge from the autoloader and press Enter. (See Figure 14.)
4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed for any additional cartridges.
5. Press Cancel when you have finished exporting cartridges.
6. Check the LCD screen to verify that the desired slots no longer contain cartridges.
Figure 14 Exporting a cartridge
Bulk Exchange (Ultrium 232, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 960 only)
This option allows you to import or export a specific number of cartridges and is useful if you want
to exchange a complete set of cartridges. Bulk Exchange operation starts with slot #1. If a
cartridge is available this cartridge will be exported. You must then import a new cartridge or
move to the next slot #2. The procedure is repeated for slot #2 to slot #8.
NOTE: You must go offline to run Bulk Exchange and Import from the Commands menu. See ”To
access Offline mode” on page 26.