Entering Cartridges into a Library

When cartridges are entered into a library, each cartridge is assigned a home cell in the closest LSM to the CAP. If the LSM with the CAP has empty cells, home cells are assigned in this LSM. If the LSM with the CAP is full, home cells are assigned in the closest LSM with empty cells.

To optimize performance, enter cartridges into an LSM with tape drives that are compatible with the cartridge(s). For example, enter 9940 cartridges into an LSM with T9940B tape drives, not into an LSM with only T9840B tape drives. Otherwise, the 9940 cartridges must be passed-thru to an LSM with T9940B tape drives.