Chapter 9 - Working with Tape Libraries and Media
Eject Tapes
E
JECT
T
APES
Tape media and the data they contain can be removed from the BlackPearl system by
ejecting them. Once tapes are ejected from the system, they can be imported into another
BlackPearl system, or stored off site.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the Spectra Logic or supported tape library front panel or RLC
connection to move tape cartridges while the tape library is under the control of
the BlackPearl system.
Notes:
• Always store tapes ejected from the Spectra tape library in TeraPack
®
magazines. When tapes are outside the library, Spectra Logic recommends
storing them in magazines with dust covers. See “Storing Cartridges” in your
Spectra Logic
for more information.
• For instructions on storing tape media ejected from an IBM TS4500 tape library,
see the
• Spectra T50e and T120 libraries must be configured in Standard eject mode in
order for the BlackPearl system to automatically eject tapes. If your library has
only one partition, it is already in Standard eject mode. If there is more than
one partition, including a cleaning partition, in order for the BlackPearl system
to automatically eject tapes you must delete partitions until only one remains,
and then edit the remaining partition to use Standard mode. See your Spectra
Logic
for more information on partition management. To
manually eject tapes from a T50e or T120 library with multiple partitions, see
from a T50e or T120 Library with Multiple Partitions on page 278
• If you plan to eject tapes to be used in a non-BlackPearl environment, see
Special Considerations for Ejecting Tapes on page 73
for important information
on how to configure your BlackPearl system so that tapes written by the
system are readable in a non-BlackPearl environment.
Tapes are ejected one at a time. Use the instructions below to eject one or more tapes from
the BlackPearl system.
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