Unloading a Data Cartridge
SDLT 600 Product Manual
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Figure 35 Loading a DLTtape
VS1 Data Cartridge
Unloading a Data Cartridge
2
Complete this subsection to unload a data cartridge; see
figure 35
as
needed.
1
Press the
Eject
button (or issue an appropriate system software
command); the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the
media. The Drive Status LED flashes as the media rewinds.
When the media is finished rewinding, the tape drive ejects the data
cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily.
2
Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data
cartridge to its plastic case to protect the data cartridge from damage.
Caution:
Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive BEFORE
turning off host power. Failure to remove a data cartridge
may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage.
Do NOT rush removal of the data cartridge: premature
removal can cause tape leader failure. Wait until the tape
drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED
lights steadily before removing the data cartridge.
Drive Status LED
Eject Button
Data Cartridge
Tape Drive
