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Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations
Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge
Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge
2
DLT Tape Drives
Figure 24 DLT Tape
Drive Front Bezel
(Example)
42
To manually eject a tape cartridge from a DLT or SDLT tape drive:
Open the library's front door:
1
Press the Standby button on the touch screen GUI. This
a
places the library off-line.
Verify that the system state display reads System Off-line
b
and that the robotics has stopped moving. The off-line state
does not take effect until current commands are completed.
Take electrostatic discharge precautions as explained in
c
Taking ESD Precautions
Using the key from the accessories kit, unlock the front
d
door.
Lift the door handle straight up and then turn the handle
e
counterclockwise to unlatch the door.
Gently pull on the door handle to open the door.
f
Press the Unload button on the drive (see
2
When you press Unload, the tape cartridge rewinds. This may
take between 10 to 120 seconds. When the rewind process is
completed, the Operate Handle indicator comes on.
ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User's Guide
on page 18.
Unload button
figure
24).
Insert/release
handle
(shown in up position)
2
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