Unloading a Cartridge from an Ultrium Drive

To unload a cartridge from an Ultrium drive:

1.Ensure that 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 tape 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.Press the [Unload] button on the front panel of the drive. One of the following conditions can occur:

After the tape rewinds, the cartridge ejects from the drive. Remove the cartridge from the drive.

The cartridge fails to eject after the tape rewinds. Hold the [Unload] button for 10 to 15 seconds to try to force an eject from the drive. If not successful, contact your service representative.

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