StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive
4–10
Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01
4.6.3 Loading A Cartridge
The cartridge insert/release handle on the front of the drive provides outline procedures for
loading a cartridge into the tape drive (right side of handle) and unloading a cartridge from
the drive (left side of handle). The following is a more detailed version of the procedure for
loading a cartridge (refer to Figure 4–3).
CAUTION
Never operate the cartridge insert/release handle unless the green
Operate Handle indicator is steadily lit.
1. When the green O
PERATE
H
ANDLE
indicator is lit steadily, pull the cartridge in-
sert/release handle open by pulling the bottom edge up and forward.
2. Insert the rear end of the cartridge (opposite from the surface containing the write-protect
switch) into the aperture behind the handle, right side up (name on top, with arrows on
write-protect switch on front pointing down).
3. Push the cartridge assembly into the drive until the cartridge reaches its full-stop posi-
tion, with the cartridge fully pressed into the unit.
4. Push the insert/release handle closed by pushing front edge back and down.
After the door becomes closed, the green O
PERATE
H
ANDLE
indicator goes out and the yel-
low T
APE IN
U
SE
indicator blinks to show that the tape is loading. When the tape is at the
BOT (beginning of tape) marker, the yellow T
APE IN
U
SE
indicator lights steadily. The tape
is then ready for use.
Figure 4–3 Loading Cartridge Into Tape Drive
