Quantum A-Series manual Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A

		Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A
	Orange
Write-protect	Write-protect
Switch Position	Indicator		Result
If you move the	Not Visible		The data cartridge becomes
write-protect			write-enabled after a variable
switch from its			amount of seconds.
left (enabled)
position to its
right (disabled)
position

Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A

Loading a Tape Cartridge

Unloading a Tape Cartridge

To load an Ultrium tape cartridge into the A-Series LTO-3A tape drive, gently insert the cartridge into the slot:

•Push the cartridge further into the drive until the drive senses the cartridge and automatically completes the load operation.

Please refer to Loading a Data Cartridge.

To unload an Ultrium tape cartridge from the A-Series LTO-3A tape drive, either:

•Use a library or host command to unload the tape.

•Press the load/unload button on the front panel of the drive. Please refer to Unloading a Data Cartridge.

Caution: After you press the load/unload button, several minutes can elapse before the drive ejects the cartridge. Do not power down the tape drive or the host computer until the drive has completely ejected the cartridge.

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