ADIC 4000, 7000DLT Removing the Data Cartridge, Right Indicator Panel, State Meaning

		Table 5-5 indicates what is happening during cartridge use:
	Table 5-5	Tape in Use Indications
		(Right Indicator Panel)
	LED	State	Meaning
	Tape in Use	ON steady	A cartridge is loaded, but the tape is not
		Blinks irregularly	moving. This can mean no application is
		Blinks regularly	communicating with the controller, or that
			the application is communicating but is not
			delivering commands for tape motion.
			A read or write is in progress.
			Tape is loading, unloading, or rewinding.
	Operate	ON and beeper	Tape is unloaded into the cartridge and the
	Handle	sounds	cartridge can now be removed, or if the
			drive is unloaded, a cartridge can now be
			inserted.
	All LEDs	Blinking	An error has occurred during operation.
	Removing the Data Cartridge
Caution		Remove a cartridge from the drive before turning OFF host
		system power. Failure to remove a cartridge before turning

OFF host system power can result in cartridge and drive damage.

To unload a cartridge from the drive perform the following steps

Caution

Step 1 Push the Unload button.

The Tape in Use LED will blink as the tape rewinds.

A data cartridge can only be unloaded when the Operate Handle LED is ON. Do not attempt to open the Cartridge Insert/Release Handle unless this LED is ON steady.

Step 2 When the Operate Handle LED is ON (and the beeper has sounded), pull the Cartridge Insert/Release Handle open to eject the cartridge from the drive.

Step 3 Remove the cartridge.

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