1. Library Guide
  2. Cartridge Access Ports (CAPs)
  3. CAP Types

CAP Types

CAPs are used to import and export cartridges. There are two types: rotational and bulk load.

Rotational CAP

A rotational CAP (referred to as rotary CAP in the GUI) is a vertically-mounted, rotating cylinder with two removable 13-cell magazines used to import and export cartridges.

  • The Base Module comes standard with a rotational CAP.
  • Each Drive Module or Cartridge Module can have one optional rotational CAP per module. Only the left parking module can contain a rotational CAP. The rotational CAP on a right parking module is inaccessible.
  • Each rotational CAP has a keypad with an unlock indicator and a button to open the CAP.

Figure 9-1 Rotational CAPs

Sample library showing CAPs and CAP keypad location
  1. CAP (closed)
  2. No CAP installed
  3. CAP (open)
  4. Keypad

Bulk Load CAP (Access Module)

The Access Module can enter and eject up to 234 tapes at a time. Only one Access Module is required to support the bulk loading feature.

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