HP EH920A - StorageWorks Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive, User Manual, Page: 35 / 67

6 Loading and unloading cartridges
and removing tape blade
In this chapter:
• “ Inserting cartridges ” on page 35
• “ Removing cartridges ” on page 35
•
“ Removing the tape blade ” on page 36
Inserting cartridges
1. Arrow indicates leading direction 3. Label area
2. Cartridge door
Figure 18 Inserting a cartridge
1. Lift the cartridge door and insert the cartridge into the slot with the white arrow uppermost and
facing the cartridge door.
2. Apply gentle pressure until the drive takes the cartridge and loads it.
3. The Ready light fl ashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is
loaded, the Ready light shows steady green.
Removing cartridges
CAUTION:
Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected.
Tape Blade
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