Slotting is not setup to run by default, to enable slotting a number of setup tasks must be performed:

1. Slotting must be enabled in the options for the repository requiring slotting.
2. Zones must be assigned to the repository.
3. There must be a sufficient number of free slots available to accommodate every volume that currently requires a slot.
4. The slotting program must be called, either manually or via a scheduler such as Windows Scheduler or crond.
5. The slotting program must be called with the right arguments, including the right server name or address and valid credentials.