Tape Cartridges (Fc 6134); Resetting The Tape Drive - IBM 8233-E8B Manual

Tape cartridges (FC 6134)

Learn about the types of tape cartridges that are available for this drive.
Available tape cartridges
Table 36. 8-mm data cartridges
Part Number
35L1044
09L5323
18P6484
35L1409

Resetting the tape drive

You might need to reset your tape drive. Use the procedure in this topic to perform this task.
Use this information to reset your tape drive, without affecting server operation. Allow up to 2 minutes
for the entire tape drive process to complete.
Attention: Resetting a tape drive before the current backup operation has completed can cause loss of
customer data.
To reset the tape drive, complete the following steps:
1. Press and hold the eject button for 20 seconds, and then release the button. The LEDs on the drive
flash while the reset function is in process.
2. After the LEDs stop flashing, wait approximately one minute for the drive to complete the reset
operation. The drive is then ready to use.
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Managing devices
Type of Cartridge
20 GB AME with SmartClean Data Cartridge
40 GB AME with SmartClean Data Cartridge
60 GB AME with SmartClean Data Cartridge
Cleaning Cartridge
Length
75 m (246 ft)
150 m (492 ft)
225 m (738 ft)