Unloading A Data Cartridge - Exabyte EXB-8205 Owner's Manual

4. The tape drive automatically loads the data cartridge and positions

Unloading a data cartridge

The unload button is the only operator control on the tape drive. It is
used to unload the data cartridge from the tape drive.
The unload button can also be used to clear some hardware errors. If a
hardware error occurs, press the unload button to reset the tape drive.
To unload a data cartridge, press the unload button. The tape drive
completes the current operation, writes any buffered data to tape,
rewinds the tape, unloads the tape from the tape path, and ejects the
cartridge.
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the tape to the logical beginning of tape (LBOT) within
approximately 45 seconds (assuming that the data cartridge has
already been rewound).
During the load operation, the tape drive determines the tape
format and the length of the tape. When the bottom LED is on
solid, the tape drive is ready.
Note: Most tape drives load the data cartridge automatically.
However, your application software may disable the
automatic load function. If the tape drive does not go
to the ready state after you insert the data cartridge,
consult your software documentation for information.
Note: Most tape drives unload the data cartridge
automatically when you press the unload button.
However, your application software may disable the
unload button. If the tape drive does not unload the
data cartridge when you press the unload button,
consult your software documentation for information.
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