Appendix B Unload Button Options
Depending on how your tape drive has been configured, the unload button functions in one of three ways:
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As a “normal” unload button (default) As a “fast” unload button
As a “super fast” unload button
Table 7 summarizes the actions that occur with the three unload button options. For further details about these three options, refer to the
Table 7 Summary of unload button options
tape drive | Unload button option | ||
action | Normal | Fast | Super Fast |
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Completes current operation |
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Writes buffered data to tape |
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Rewinds the tape to PBOT |
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Unloads tape from tape path |
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Ejects the cartridge | 4 |
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Resets |
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CAUTION
When you use the “fast” or “super fast” unload button while the tape drive is reading or writing data, some data may be lost.
When you use the “super fast” unload button, the tape is unloaded from the tape drive at its current position without being rewound. If the unload occurs when the tape is positioned over data, tape damage and data loss can occur. Exabyte assumes no liability for data loss occurring when the “super fast” unload button option is used.
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