IBM TS3500 - Removing Data Cartridges from the Library

Follow this procedure to insert data cartridges using the I/O stations when virtual I/O
slots are disabled.
• Using the I/O stations to insert data cartridges when virtual I/O slots are
enabled
Follow this procedure to insert data cartridges using the I/O stations when virtual I/O
slots are enabled.
• Bulk loading cartridges into non-HD storage slots
Follow this procedure to bulk load (manually insert) cartridges directly into non-HD
storage slots of the TS3500 Tape Library.
• Bulk loading cartridges into HD slots
Follow this procedure to bulk load (manually insert) cartridges directly into HD slots of
the TS3500 Tape Library.
Parent topic: Operating procedures
Removing data cartridges from the library
In addition to removing data cartridges by using your host application software, you can
also use other methods. This section introduces other ways to remove a data cartridge from
the TS3500 Tape Library.
Notes:
• Management and handling of media cartridges is a customer function and
responsibility.
• It is the customer's responsibility to remove affected data cartridges before any
service procedure.
To remove a data cartridge from the TS3500 Tape Library, use one of the following
methods.
• Using the Web to remove data cartridges
Complete this task to remove data cartridges from the TS3500 Tape Library using the
Web.
• Using the operator panel to remove data cartridges
Complete this task to remove data cartridges from the TS3500 Tape Library using the
operator panel.
• Removing data cartridges when virtual I/O slots are enabled
Follow this procedure to remove data cartridges when virtual I/O slots are enabled.