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Importing Tape Cartridges
Use Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the Mailbox. Import moves all tape
cartridges currently in the Mailbox to the first available slots in the library. Using Import to insert
tape cartridges does not disrupt library operations.
To use this procedure, the Mailbox must be unlocked. For more information, see Locking/
Unlocking the Mailbox on page 8-63. In addition, before beginning, ensure the tape cartridges
have barcode labels and are not write-protected.
Path: Main menu > Command > Mailbox > Import
To import tape cartridges
1. From the Main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select Import.
The picker moves all cartridges in the Mailbox to the first available empty slots. See Slot
Numbering on page 2-8.
2. When complete, select OK.
3. If you want to move the imported tape cartridges to a new location, use Move Media.
Manually Inserting Tape Cartridges
If you need to add a large number of tape cartridges to the library, you probably will want to manually
insert them. If you only have a small number of tape cartridges to add, use the Import command as
it does not interfere with library operations. To do this procedure, the front door must be unlocked
or you must have the key. In addition, before starting, ensure the tape cartridges have barcode
labels and are not write-protected.
To manually insert tape cartridges
1. Place the library in an offline state.
See Using Commands that Require an Offline State on page 5-38.
2. If the library door is locked, unlock the door. Open the door, and put the tape cartridges into the
slots.
3. Close the door. (Lock it if necessary.)
The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures.
If the library is partitioned (through the host software), this command
could move a tape cartridge into an incorrect partition. After
importing, notice where the tape cartridge is placed, and if necessary,
move the tape cartridge to a new location using Move Media.
If your library is partitioned (through the host software), be aware of
where you are placing tape cartridges.
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