Unloading a Cartridge from a DLT Drive

To unload a cartridge from a DLT drive:

1.Ensure the drive is not in use.

2.Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.

3.Open the library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both locks. See Figure 32 on page 123. Turn the key counter clockwise to unlock them, then pull open the door.

4.Locate the desired drive.

5.Press the [Unload] button on the drive.

6.Wait (about 12 seconds) for the Operate Handle indicator to remain steadily on.

Caution Potential tape or equipment damage: Wait five seconds before pulling the cartridge out of the drive. Immediately removing the cartridge may damage the cartridge or drive leaders.

7.Raise the handle. The cartridge will eject about 4 cm (0.5 in.).

8.Gently pull the cartridge from the drive.

Note

If the cartridge does not come out of the drive, remount the

 

cartridge and return to Step 5.

 

 

9.Store the cartridge outside the tape library.

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