How to Remove a Tape Cartridge

Before You Begin

Note The information in this section applies to a DDS-4 tape drive. If you have a different type of tape drive installed, see the specifications shipped with the drive for information.

What to Do

1.Check that there is no drive activity.

The green activity LED should be unlit. A flashing LED indicates drive activity.

Caution Do not eject the tape cartridge when the drive is active, or you may incur data loss or equipment damage.

Activity LED

Attention LED

Eject button

2. Push the Eject button and remove the tape cartridge.

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Sun Microsystems 280R How to Remove a Tape Cartridge, Before You Begin What to Do, Check that there is no drive activity