The tape drive loads the tape in approximately 20 seconds. When
the green indicator light is on, the tape drive is ready for read and
write operations.
To unload a cartridge, press the unload button
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. The tape drive
performs the following actions when you unload a cartridge:
Completes any command in process
Writes any buffered information to tape
Rewinds the tape to the beginning
Unloads the tape and ejects the cartridge
Note: The time between pressing the unload button and cartridge
ejection might be several seconds. Do not turn off your computer
during this time.
Cleaning the Drive
When the left (green) indicator light is flashing slowly the tape drive
requires cleaning. Clean the drive as soon as possible after the
indicator light turns on.
Clean the tape drive more often if you are using a lot of new tapes or
if you are operating in an environment which contains a lot of dust or
other particulate matter that could contaminate the magnetic tape.
To clean the tape drive, insert a cleaning cartridge (IBM 59H3090).
When the cleaning is finished, the tape drive turns off the green
indicator light and ejects the cleaning cartridge.
Packing the Drive
If you are shipping the tape drive to another location or returning it for
repair, pack the tape drive in its original shipping container and
packing materials.
Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive and voiding your
warranty, use the original shipping materials. If you are returning the
tape drive for service, remove and keep all cartridges, cables, and
terminators.
2-10 12/24 GB DDS/3 4 mm Internal Tape Drive
