Using The Rdx Utility Software - IBM RDX User Manual

Figure 10. Ejecting a cartridge

Using the RDX utility software

The RDX utility software is a Windows or Linux application that you can use to
diagnose problems with the drive. Use the RDX utility to perform the following
tasks:
v Identify the RDX drive that is attached to your server.
v Retrieve device and cartridge status information.
v Test the drive dock and the cartridge.
v Upgrade the drive firmware.
See the software documentation that comes with the drive for more information
about using the utility software.
CAUTION:
Only when all above-mentioned methods fail to eject the cartridge, use the
manual-ejection hole to eject the cartridge.
To eject a cartridge, complete the following steps:
1. If you are using an internal RDX drive, turn off the server. If you are using
an external RDX drive, disconnect the power cord.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip or similar object into the manual ejection
hole until the cartridge is ejected.
3. After the cartridge is ejected, pull the cartridge out of the drive dock.
4. The server operating system does not recognize the RDX media immediately
after manual ejection of an RDX cartridge. Restart the server to reset the
drive.
Attention: Do not manually eject an RDX cartridge while the
cartridge-indicator LED is flashing.
Manual-ejection
hole
Cartridge-indicator
LED
Power-indicator
LED and eject
button
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