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Maintaining the Library, Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP

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Chapter 3. Maintaining the Library This chapter describes various Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library manual operations that might be necessary from time to time, such as using the cartridge access port (CAP) and cleaning tape drives. Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP While the library is operating in automated mode, the robot mounts and dismounts cartridges to the tape drives automatically on request from the host software. Some manual operations might still be required on occasion, such as inserting or removing cartridges through the cartridge access port. Figure 3-1. Inserting a Cartridge through the CAP The procedure (shown in Figure 3-1) for inserting cartridges through the CAP is the same for data, diagnostic, and cleaning cartridges. Depending on the operation, the library unlocks the CAP door automatically or at the operator's command. When the CAP is unlocked, lift the door to insert the required cartridge. Insert the cartridge right side up (writing on top) with the VOLSER label to the right. Insert the cartridge all the way into the slot and then close the CAP door by lowering it until it locks. DLT Library 3-1

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DLT Library
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Chapter 3.
Maintaining the Library
This chapter describes various Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library manual
operations that might be necessary from time to time, such as using the cartridge
access port (CAP) and cleaning tape drives.
Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP
While the library is operating in automated mode, the robot mounts and dismounts
cartridges to the tape drives automatically on request from the host software.
Some
manual operations might still be required on occasion, such as inserting or
removing cartridges through the cartridge access port.
Figure 3–1.
Inserting a Cartridge through the CAP
The procedure (shown in Figure 3–1) for inserting cartridges through the CAP is
the same for data, diagnostic, and cleaning cartridges.
Depending on the operation,
the library unlocks the CAP door automatically or at the operator’s command.
When the CAP is unlocked, lift the door to insert the required cartridge.
Insert the cartridge right side up (writing on top) with the VOLSER label to the
right.
Insert the cartridge all the way into the slot and then close the CAP door by
lowering it until it locks.