Inserting And Removing Cartridges - Overland Data DLT LibraryXpress Series Service Manual

Figure 3-30
When the load or unload operation is finished, the Default Screen reappears.

Inserting and Removing Cartridges

When inserting cartridges, be sure that the slot you intend to use is not already reserved in the
system map for a cartridge in a drive. The best way to avoid conflicts is to unload all drives,
either through your host computer software or by using the Load/Unload command on the
Main Menu, described in the previous section.
The tape magazine must be removed from the module in order to insert or remove cartridges.
To insert or remove the magazine, the following conditions must be met.
•
The Magazine Security Lock must be unlocked, using the key supplied with the module.
Refer to Figure 3-31. When the Magazine Security Lock is locked, the
button has no effect. If the module is installed in a reasonably secure environment, you
may elect to leave the Magazine Security Lock in the unlocked position.
•
Media locking on the Security Menu must be disabled. Refer to Figure 3-17.
•
The host computer must allow medium removal. The host computer can enable or disable
the
Unlock/Open
When you press the
displayed.
•
The Global Control Module must be ready, and not actually executing a command.
Important Note: When you enter the Menu Mode, the
cannot be inserted or removed unless the
failure prevents the Ready light from illuminating, see the paragraph headed 'Emergency
Magazine Removal' later in this chapter.
Chapter 3 - Operation
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Load In Progress
Load/Unload 'In Progress' Screen
button using the SCSI Prevent Allow Medium Removal command.
button, the message 'Magazine Locked" will be
Unlock/Open
Ready
light goes out. The magazine
Ready
light is on. To remove the magazine when a
Unlock/Open
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