Removing A Stuck Dlt Tape - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 2/20 User Manual

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Removing a Stuck DLT Tape

152 Troubleshooting Common Problems
Rewinding a Tape in the DLT Drive Module
Use the following procedure and
drive module:
1. Ensure that the tape has been rewound. See
DLT Tape on page 151.
2. Locate the spring-loaded latch near the opening on the drive module, and
push it outward (item 1 in
the latch.
3. While holding the latch outward, rotate the thumb-wheel (drive gear) until
the tape ejects (item 2 in
If turning the thumb-wheel does not eject the tape, or if you
Note
encounter high resistance in turning the thumb-wheel, check to
ensure that the spring-loaded latch has been rotated outward.
Figure 49 to remove a tape stuck in a DLT
Manually Rewinding a Stuck
Figure 49). Ensure that you move both parts of
Figure 49).
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