Figure 1-2. The two circled slots in the top module are not available for use in the ML6030 CM (23U) and larger (32U and
41U) library configurations
Figure 1-2
shows the Library Configuration report for an ML6030 CM (23U) library configuration. Note that in
the report, the slots in the top row of columns 4 and 5 are shown as unavailable. These two slots should not be
used for data or cleaning cartridges. If a tape is manually placed into one of these slots, the library will alert the
user by generating a T086 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) ticket, explaining that media has
been placed in an unavailable slot.
Since these slots are usable in the ML6010 CM (5U) and ML6020 CM (14U) library configurations, users who
expand their library to an ML6030 CM (23U) or larger (32U or 41U) library or who move an existing module to
the top position need to export tapes from these slots. All other setting changes will occur automatically,
without any operator intervention.
Bulkloading
In the ML6030 CM (23U) and larger (32U and 41U) library configurations, the slots in the top row of columns 4
and 5 in the top module on the right side of the library behind the I/E station cannot be used for any library
operation (see
Figure 1-2
above). When bulkloading the ML6030 CM (23U) or larger (32U and 41U) library
configuration, do not insert tape cartridges into these two slots. If a tape is bulkloaded into one of these slots, the
library will alert the user by generating a T086 RAS ticket, explaining that media has been placed in an
unavailable slot.
For more information on bulkloading, see "Running Your Library" in the Dell PowerVault ML6000 Tape Library
User's Guide on the Documentation CD
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