Using Lto Cartridges; Loading A Cartridge; Unloading A Cartridge - Quantum Tape Drive LTO-3 User Manual

Chapter 3 Operation

Using LTO Cartridges

Using LTO Cartridges
Loading a
3
Cartridge
Unloading a
3
Cartridge
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Drive Condition
Microcode download
error
refers to a constant light;
Note:
ON
refers to a blink rate of 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off;
Slow
refers to a blink rate of 1/8 second on, 1/8 second off.
Fast
To load an Ultrium cartridge into the LTO-3 Tape Drive:
• Place the cartridge in the slot and gently push until the cartridge is
sensed and automatically retracted into the drive.
• If the cartridge is already in the slot from a previous ejection, gently
extract the cartridge partially and then gently push in until the
cartridge is sensed and automatically retracted into the drive.
• If the cartridge is already in the slot from a previous ejection, a SCSI
command or Library command can be issued to automatically retract
the cartridge into the drive.
• If the cartridge is already in the slot from a previous ejection, the
button can be depressed to automatically retract the
Load/Unload
cartridge into the drive.
To unload an Ultrium cartridge from the LTO-3 Tape Drive, either:
• Use a library or host command to unload the tape, or
• Push the
Load/Unload
LTO-3 Tape Drive User's Guide
Activity LED Error LED
(Green) (Orange)
Fast Fast
button on the front of the drive.
Status LED
(Amber)
Fast
3