HP SureStore E Tape Library Models 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 - (English) User's Guide

Library Administration
Configuring the Library
Chapter 3 3-7
Library Administration
Table 3-3 Mailslot Configuration
Number
of
Mailslots
Advantages and Disadvantages
0 Magazine access must be used to exchange tapes (see
“Magazine Access” on page 2-13).
• Advantage: Allows all slots to be used for data
storage.
• Disadvantage: Cannot easily remove or add tapes
without a full inventory check.
1 A mailslot setting of 1 (one) allows one slot to be
designated as the mailslot.
• Advantage: Opens only to the designated slot, which
simplifies the manual tape exchange procedure.
• Disadvantage: Reduces the library’s storage capacity
by one tape.
5 A mailslot setting of 5 (five) designates five slots, one
magazine, as the mailslot.
• Advantage: Provides access to a magazine of tapes,
which simplifies the manual tape exchange
procedure.
• Disadvantage: Reduces the library’s storage capacity
by five tapes.
10 A mailslot setting of 10 (ten) designates ten slots, two
magazines, as the mailslot.
• Advantage: Provides access to two magazines of
tapes, which simplifies the manual tape exchange
procedure. Also, if you have more than one drive
technology in your library, each magazine could be for
a different tape type.
• Disadvantage: Reduces the library’s storage capacity
by 10 tapes.