9 Cartridge Access Ports (CAPs)

CAPs import and export cartridges from the library. There are two CAP types: rotational CAPs (rotary) and Access Module CAPs (bulk load). The term "CAP" refers to both types, unless otherwise noted.

About CAPs

• CAP Types
• Default CAP States

Operate CAPs

• Guidelines for Using CAPs
• Lock or Unlock a CAP
• Open or Close a CAP Using the GUI
• Enter Tapes Through a CAP
• Eject Tapes Through a CAP

CAP Pools

• Create a CAP Pool
• Assign CAPs to a Pool
• Delete a CAP Pool
• Assign a CAP Pool to a Partition
• Dedicated vs. Shared CAP pools

Partitioning

• Assign a CAP Pool to a Partition
• Assign Ownership of a Shared CAP to a Partition