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Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations
Installing Tape Cartridges
Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide
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Place cartridges (right side up) in the fixed slots and magazines:
a
Open the library doors (see
open the library doors).
b
Remove the magazines (see
release the magazines).
c
Load the tape cartridges in the magazines and fixed bins. It is
recommended to start loading tape cartridges in magazine 1, bin
0000 (see
on page 2 for magazine and bin
locations).
d
Replace the magazines in the library.
e
Close the library doors.
Note:
In a PX506 and PX510 library, the bottom doors must be
open to open the top doors.
Note:
You have approximately 10 seconds to open the doors and
remove the magazines. If you did not complete the
operation, repeat the steps.
Note:
In a PX506 and PX510 library, only the bottom magazines
must be released from the OCP. All other magazines can
be removed without being released.
Warning:
Do NOT reach into the library to load tape cartridges
into the fixed bins. Use the
Move
page located on the
Operations
tab from the remote management pages
on page 85) to move tape cartridges
from the magazines into the fixed bins.
Caution:
Placing the cartridges in the bins upside down can
cause damage to the library (see