HP StorageWorks MSL2024, User'S And Service Manual

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Figure 69 Operations: Inventory page
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Releasing and replacing the magazines
Use the Operations: Magazine page to release the left, right, or both magazines. When you click
Release , the device will unlock the magazine and display Left Magazine Unlocked or Right Magazine
Unlocked on the OCP screen. Once the magazines are unlocked, you can remove any of the magazines
on that side. If you do not remove the magazine within a few seconds, the device will lock it. When
you replace the magazine, the device will inventory the magazine's tape cartridges.
Figure 70 Operations: Magazines page
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NOTE:
To manually release a magazine, see “ Releasing the magazines manually ” on page 176. However,
this manual process should only be used if the magazine cannot be released using the OCP or RMI.
Support
CAUTION:
Some RMI operations take the device offline. This inactive mode can interfere with host-based
application software, causing data loss. Ensure that the device is idle before attempting to perform
any remote operations that take it offline.
Performing general diagnostics
Use the Support: General Diagnostic page to run general tests to verify the usability and reliability of
the device. Select the test and enter the number of test cycles before starting the test. To cancel the
test early, click on the
Stop button.
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