Patent ID: 8929023
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method for inventorying data storage cartridges stored in an automated data storage library having a plurality of multi-cartridge deep slot cells, each configured to store up to a plurality of data storage cartridges arranged in sequential order of tiers from front to rear, comprising: identifying a first multi-cartridge deep slot cell; scanning and extracting a first subset of data storage cartridges from a second multi-cartridge deep slot cell having a first plurality of data storage cartridges in a first tier order; transporting the extracted first subset of data storage cartridges to the first multi-cartridge deep slot cell; filling each data storage cartridge of the transported first subset of data storage cartridges in an empty tier of the first multi-cartridge deep slot cell so that the first subset of data storage cartridges is stored in the first multi-cartridge deep slot cell while maintaining the first tier order of the first subset of data storage cartridges; scanning and extracting a second subset of the first plurality of data storage cartridges from the second multi-cartridge deep slot cell; and filling each data storage cartridge of the second subset of data storage cartridges in an empty tier of the second multi-cartridge deep slot cell so that the second subset of data storage cartridges is stored in the second multi-cartridge deep slot cell while maintaining the first tier order of the second subset of data storage cartridges.