IBM xSeries 260, User Manual

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The SP is ready for data operations when the tape cartridge is inserted. After the
cartridge is inserted into the tape drive, the tape takes about 25 seconds to load.
Commands can be entered while the tape is loading. Any commands to the tape
drive start running once the tape has finished loading. Commands not requiring the
tape cartridge are run immediately.
Unloading the 8mm Tape Cartridge
Before you perform the unload operation, make sure the power to the system unit is
on.
1 Window side of tape cartridge
2 8mm tape cartridge
3 Write-protect tab
4 Unload button
To unload and eject the tape cartridge, press the unload button. The SP rewinds the
tape, then ejects the tape cartridge from the tape drive. After you press the unload
button, the following actions occur:
Ÿ
The ready status light goes off.
Ÿ
The read/write status light flashes during the unload operation.
Ÿ
The read/write status light goes off when the cartridge is ejected from the tape
drive.
The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 18 seconds and 3
minutes, depending on the position of the tape when you push the unload button.
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.
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