HP Surestore Tape Library Model 2/28, User Manual

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Library Operation
Removing Cartridges from the Library
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Removing Tape Cartridges Through the Bulk Load
Access Door
NOTE Some software packages require that cartridges be inserted and removed
using the software. If a software package manages files in the library, check
the software documentation before proceeding with these steps.
To remove cartridges through the bulk load access door:
1. Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press
CANCEL
until it does).
2. Verify that all drives are empty ( displays after the drive number). If
necessary, use the mailslot to unload tapes from the drives.
3. Press
NEXT
or
PREV
until
RELEASE DOOR
displays.
4. Press
ENTER
.
DOOR RELEASED
,
READY
, and
DRIVE STATUS
each
display briefly, then the drive status displays.
5. Unlock the bulk load access door using the key.
6. Open the top of the door, then lift it out (see Figure 4-5).
7. Remove tape cartridges from the desired storage slots (see Figure 4-5).
Figure 4-5 Removing Tape Cartridges Through the Bulk Load Access Door