Unloading a Data Cartridge
The unload button is the only operator control on the tape drive. It is used to unload the tape from the tape drive. The unload button can also be used to clear servo and other errors. If a servo or hardware error occurs, press the unload button to reset the tape drive. Then, if necessary, wait a few seconds and press the button again to eject the tape.
Unload Procedure
To unload a data cartridge, press the unload button on the tape drive’s front panel. The tape drive completes the current operation, writes any buffered data to the tape, rewinds the tape, unloads the tape from the tape path, and ejects the cartridge.
Notes:
■Some tape drives are configured to eject the tape immediately, without completing the current operation, when the unload button is pressed. Refer to Appendix B for more information about tape drives configured in this way.
■Some backup applications have features that prevent removal of the tape. In such cases, the tape drive performs no action when you press the unload button.
Error During Unload Procedure
If an error exists before or during the unload procedure, the unload sequence will be suspended and the top LED will flash. To clear the error, press the unload button again. The unload sequence will be reattempted; however, unwritten data in the buffer will not be written to tape. The buffer and errors will be cleared.
CAUTION
The first time you load a tape after resetting an unload error, use a test tape. Make sure that the tape drive can successfully unload the test tape before loading a tape containing valuable data.
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