IBM T400F Inserting a Tape Cartridge, Inserting a cartridge into the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

Inserting a Tape Cartridge

To insert a tape cartridge:

1.Ensure that the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is powered-on.

2.Ensure that the write-protect switch is properly set (see “Setting the Write-Protect Switch” on page 50).

3. Grasp the cartridge so that the write-protect switch faces you (see	in
Figure 10).

4.Slide the cartridge into the tape load compartment.

Notes:

a.If the cartridge is already in an ejected position and you want to reinsert it, remove the cartridge then insert it again.

b.If the cartridge is already loaded and you cycle the power (turn it off, then on), the tape will reload.

Figure 10. Inserting a cartridge into the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

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