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MSL6000 series tape library user guide 49
4Operation
This chapter describes how to operate an HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape library. Sections in this
chapter include the following:
• Front Panel, page 49
• Library Display Screens and Options, page 53
• Menu Selections, page 60
• Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges, page 72
Front Panel
The front panel of the library includes the following (see Figure 34):
• Magazine doors (left- and right-hand)
• Graphical user interface (GUI) touch screen
• Library status LED
• Viewing window
Figure 34 Library front panel
Magazine Doors
The magazine doors have both an electrical release (via the GUI touch screen) and a manual
release. It is always recommended that you open the magazine doors using the GUI touch screen.
However, if the GUI touch screen fails, or if the magazines need to be accessed when power is off,
1 Left-hand Magazine Door
2 Viewing Window
3 GUI Touch Screen
4 Library Status LED
5 Right-hand Magazine Door
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