HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Tape Library - Manual (Page 53)

Preparing the Library for Operation
53 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library User Guide
Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges
You can insert tape cartridges by:
■ Placing them into fixed storage bins within the library cabinet
■ Using the load port on the library front panel
Placing Tape Cartridges into Fixed Storage Bins
1. Label the tape cartridge (see Labeling Tape Cartridges on page 47).
2. Set the write-protect switch (see Setting the Write-Protect Switch on
page 51).
3. Open the library front door(s) and place a tape cartridge in each fixed storage
bin along the back wall of the library and on the inside of the front door(s). Be
sure all cartridges are properly oriented. They must be seated in the bins, with
the bar codes facing out.
Note: Each cartridge should slide into place with very little force. If a cartridge does
not slide into place easily, check the cartridge for correct orientation and structural
integrity.
Caution: Handle tape cartridges with care. Do not drop or mishandle them.
Rough handling can damage the tape cartridge, making it unusable and
potentially hazardous to the tape drives.