Enter Tapes Through a CAP

Enter tape cartridges through the CAP to move them to storage cells.

CAP magazines are removable. You can place tapes in any magazine cell and in any order (making sure the hub-side is down). After entering tapes through the CAP, the library audits the CAP. Based on commands from the host software or GUI, the library moves the tapes to storage cells, records the location, and sends the location to the host. When the CAP is empty, the library returns the CAP to its default state.

Caution:

To avoid equipment damage, do not force the CAP to open or close. Do not enter unlabeled tapes or place tapes upside-down.

Enter Tapes Using a Rotational CAP

1. If entering tapes through a shared CAP, assign ownership of the CAP.
2. If the CAP is in auto enter mode, proceed to the next step. If it is in manual mode, initiate the enter operation at the host (see the host documentation).
3. Press the CAP button . The button light turns ON and the door opens.
4. Place the tapes in the CAP. Verify the hub gear is face down and barcode is toward you.
5. Press the CAP button. The CAP closes and temporarily locks, and the CAP button light turns OFF.

Enter Tapes Using an Access Module

1. If using a shared CAP, assign ownership of the CAP.
2. If the CAP is in auto enter mode, proceed to the next step. If it is in manual mode, initiate the enter operation at the host (see the host documentation).
3. Once the "Unlocked" indicator lights, push the Access Module CAP button .

   The "Wait" indicator blinks until the safety door is completely down. Depending on the level of activity in the library, this may take several minutes.

4. When the "Enter" indicator light is solid, lift the latch and open the door. Place the tapes in the CAP with the hub gear face down and barcode toward you.
5. Close and latch the Access Module access door.
6. Push the Access Module CAP button.
7. The "Enter" light turns off and the "Wait" light starts blinking. The safety door moves up.