Unloading A Cartridge - Tandberg Data DLT7000 Reference Manual

Unloading a Cartridge

CAUTION!
Always remove the cartridge from the drive before turning off host system power. Failure to remove
a cartridge can result in cartridge and drive damage.
When you remove the cartridge from the drive, return the cartridge to its plastic case to prolong the
cartridge life.
To unload a cartridge from the drive (Figure 3):
1. Press the Unload button (or issue the appropriate system software command). The yellow Tape in
Use indicator blinks as the tape rewinds.
2. When the green indicator turns on (the beeper also sounds), pull the cartridge insert/release hand-
le open to eject the cartridge.
CAUTION!
Immediate extraction of the tape cartridge can lead to tape leader failure. Delay tape cartridge ex-
traction by one to two seconds to avoid this problem.
3. Remove the cartridge.
4. Push the handle closed.
Figure 3 Unloading a Cartridge