Cartridge Management Tasks

Eject Cartridges Through the CAP

Use this procedure to eject a cartridge from the library through a CAP.

1.Type the eject command at the host console. Refer to your tape management software publication for the command syntax.

The robot places cartridges into the CAP cells until all the specified cartridges are in the CAP.

2.Press the CAP Open button on the keypad.

3.The CAP is opened, and the CAP Open LED turns on.

4.Remove the ejected cartridges using either of the following methods:

Leave the magazine in the CAP and remove the cartridges from it directly.

Remove the magazine from the CAP and press the red cartridge release buttons to remove the cartridges from the magazine.

5.If you removed the magazine from the CAP, place the magazine onto the door rails and slide it back inside the CAP.

6.Close the CAP doors.

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