Inserting And Removing A Tape Cartridge From An Sdlt Tape Drive - Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Reference Manual

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NOTE: If the tape cartridge leader failed to detach from the take-up leader, push the tape
cartridge all the way back into the tape drive, press down on the insert/release handle, and
return to step 3. Otherwise, continue to step 5.
5. Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the tape drive.
6. Close and lock the library door.
Inserting and Removing a
Tape Cartridge from an SDLT Tape Drive
Figure 2-10 shows how to insert a tape cartridge into an SDLT tape drive
Figure 2-10. Loading a tape cartridge
After a tape cartridge is inserted, the tape cartridge initialization process begins and the
green indicator flashes. When the tape cartridge is at the Beginning Of Tape (BOT)
marker, the green indicator lights. The tape cartridge is now ready for use. Refer to the
Compaq SDLT Drive Reference Guide for more information on front panel indicator
lights.
To remove a tape cartridge, press the Eject button or issues an EJECT command using
your software application.
CAUTION: If reusing a pre-recorded tape cartridge and writing from BOT, all
pre-recorded data is lost.
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