Using Travan Cartridges; Loading And Unloading Cartridges - Seagate STT20000A Product Manual

Chapter 4

Using Travan cartridges

Loading and unloading cartridges

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The minicartridges recommended for use with the STT20000A are listed in chapter
2. This section describes some operations using the cartridges.
Your tape drive has a flip-up door that covers the cartridge opening when a tape
cartridge is not installed in the drive. Once a cartridge is inserted, it is held firmly in
place by the drive's positive locking mechanism.
Caution: DO NOT remove a tape cartridge while the drive is active. Complete
any tape operations and wait until the amber LED is OFF before
removing the cartridge.
To load a cartridge, insert it with the metal base plate down and the tape access
door facing into the drive. Figure 4-2 illustrates the loading of a cartridge.
Figure 4-2
Loading a Travan cartridge
To unload a cartridge, wait until the drive activity LED is OFF and then pull the
cartridge straight out. Figure 4-3 illustrates the unloading of a cartridge.
Figure 4-3
Unloading a Tape cartridge
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