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Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Performing Manual Operations
ATL P1000 Series User’s Guide 55
Manually Ejecting a
Cartridge
3
To manually eject a tape cartridge from one of the tape drives:
Note: You must have Import Only level access privileges or higher to
perform this procedure (see “Changing the GUI Security Level” on
page 49).
Procedure
1
Open the library front doors (see “Opening the Library Doors” on
page 54).
2
Remove the load and bulk packs from the library (see “Removing
the Load and Bulk Packs” on page 27) and set them aside.
3
Press the Unload button on the desired drive (see drive product
manual) and wait for the Operate Handle indicator to light.
Note: When you press Unload, the tape cartridge rewinds.
Depending on the tape cartridge position, this may take from
10 to 120 seconds. When the rewind process is complete, the
Operate Handle indicator lights.
4
When the Operate Handle indicator lights, raise the insert/release
handle to eject the tape cartridge.
5
Wait for two seconds, then grasp the tape cartridge and slowly pull
it halfway out of the tape drive.
Caution: If the tape cartridge leader fails to detach from the take-up
leader, push the tape cartridge all the way back into the
drive, press down the insert/release handle, and return to
step 4. Otherwise, proceed to step 6.
6
Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive.
7
Reinstall the load and bulk packs (see page 34).
Be sure to line up the guides on the top and bottom of the load and
bulk packs with the tabs on the mounting frame.
8
Close and lock the library doors.