Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A
Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide 62
Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A
Loading a Tape
Cartridge 2To 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.
Unloading a Tape
Cartridge 2To 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.
If you move the
write-protect
switch from its
left (enabled)
position to its
right (disabled)
position
Not Visible The data cartridge becomes
write-enabled after a variable
amount of seconds.
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.
Write-protect
Switch Position
Orange
Write-protect
Indicator Result