Mounting Cartridges To Dlt Drives; Dismounting Cartridges From Dlt Drives - StorageTek L180 Installation Manual

Preparing DLT Drives

Mounting Cartridges to DLT Drives

See Figure 6-4 on page 6-7
CAUTION:
Potential equipment damage: Before you mount a cartridge into the
drive, make sure power is on and the Operate Handle indicator is
steadily lit (not flashing).
To mount a cartridge into a DLT drive:
1. Make sure that the DLT handle is up and the Operate Handle indicator is lit.
Note: If the handle is in the down position, wait for the Operate Handle
CAUTION:
Potential equipment damage. You must insert the cartridge properly or
you will damage the drive. Use only DLT cartridges for DLT drives.
2. Hold the cartridge so that the VOLSER label area is facing you and the write
protect switch is on the right side of the cartridge.
3. Insert the cartridge into the drive and push the cartridge into the back of the
drive until it is firmly seated.
4. Lower the drive handle.

Dismounting Cartridges from DLT Drives

To dismount a cartridge from a DLT drive:
1. Press the
2. Wait (about 12 seconds) for the Operate Handle indicator to remain lit.
3. Raise the handle. The cartridge will eject about 12.7 mm (0.5 in.).
CAUTION:
Potential equipment damage: Wait at least three seconds before pulling
the cartridge out of the drive. Immediately removing the cartridge may
damage the cartridge or drive leaders.
4. Gently pull the cartridge from the drive.
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for the following procedures.
indicator to remain on steadily before moving it to the up position.
If the Operate Handle indicator is flashing while the handle is up, move
the handle to the down position and wait for the Operate Handle
indicator to remain on steadily. Then move the handle to the up
position.
button on the drive.
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