Unloading a Data Cartridge
Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide 70
Unloading a Data CartridgeFollow these steps to unload a data cartridge; see figure 21 as needed.
1Press the Eject button (or issue an appropriate system software
command); the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the
media, then rewinds. The Drive Status LED flashes as the media
rewinds.
When the media is finished rewinding, the tape drive ejects the data
cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily.
2Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data
cartridge to its plastic case to protect it from damage.
Note: A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session
only by using the built-in FTP client. Right-click within the
right pane of the FTP client window to display the Contextual
menu, then click Eject tape.
Caution: Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive before
turning off host power. Failure to remove a data cartridge
may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage.
Do not rush removal of the data cartridge. Wait until the
tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status
LED lights steady before removing the data cartridge.