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MSL5000 Series Library User Guide
Operation
Using Mail Slots (Left Magazines Only)
Mail slots are used only with host system software that supports this feature. The mail
slot feature lets you insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire
magazine. Access the mail slots using the Mail Slot Access option from the library
Status screen. This option lets you open a left magazine door for mail slot access.
After opening a left magazine door, pivot the mail slot forward to insert a tape
cartridge (see Figure 4–8).
IMPORTANT:
Mail slots must be enabled (factory default) using the Mail Slot Mode option from
the Edit Library Options menu. See Table 4-2 for more information.
NOTE:
Disabling a mail slot allows it to be used for an additional data slot, but this may be
incompatible with some applications.
Figure 4–8: Left magazine mail slot (MSL5026 shown)
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Mail Slot Holder
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Tape Cartridge
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