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Table 3-3 Library Administration Configuring the Library 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. Chapter 3 3-7 Library Administration