DDS Tape Module

Unloading a DDS Tape Cartridge

Module Tape DDS

Unloading a DDS Tape Cartridge

To unload a DDS tape cartridge:

Press the cartridge unload button. This starts the unload sequence which winds the tape to the beginning, unthreads the tape, and ejects the cartridge. The unload sequence takes about 25 seconds for a write- enabled DDS tape cartridge and 10 seconds for a write-protected DDS tape cartridge. During the unload sequence, the tape light flashes green.

Forcing DDS Tape Cartridge Ejection

CAUTION! You may lose data if you force the ejection of a DDS tape cartridge. Also, the tape may not be formatted during a forced ejection because the end-of-data (EOD) area may not have been written on the tape.

If you press the cartridge unload button when the DDS tape module is busy, it may take some time to respond because it will finish the operation it is performing first. This ensures that the operation is terminated in a controlled manner and no data is lost. However, you may need to unload a DDS tape cartridge immediately, even if you risk losing data.

To force DDS tape cartridge ejection, perform one of the following:

∙Press the cartridge unload button three times within a five-minute period.

∙Hold the cartridge unload button down for at least five seconds.

Following either of these actions, a 35-second delay occurs, starting from the first time the cartridge unload button is pressed. Then, the tape is unthreaded, the cartridge is ejected, and the DDS tape module is reset as though the power had been cycled.

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