IBM RS/6000 44P Series 270, User Manual

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Unloading the 12/24 GB 4 mm Tape Cartridge
Before performing the unload operation, make sure the power to the system unit is on.
To unload and eject the tape cartridge, press the unload button. The 12/24GB 4mm
Tape Drive rewinds the tape and then ejects the tape cartridge from the tape drive.
After you press the unload button, the following occurs:
1. The Ready status light turns off.
2. The Tape Motion status light flashes during the unload operation.
3. The Tape Motion status light turns off when the cartridge is ejected from the tape
drive.
The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 10 seconds and 1.5
minutes, depending on the position of the tape when the unload button is pushed.
If a fault or an error condition occurs and you cannot eject the tape, press the unload
button for approximately 15 seconds to reset the drive.
If the tape cartridge cannot unload and has to be removed manually from the drive,
contact your service representative.
4 mm Tape Cartridge
Unload Button
Write-Protect Tab
Ready Status
Light (Green)
Ready-Write Status
Light (Green)
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