Sun Microsystems StorageTek T9840, User'S Reference Manual

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Unload a Data Cartridge
72 T9840 User’s Reference Manual • September 2008 Revision YA • 95739
Unload a Data Cartridge
To remove a cartridge from the drive:
Caution – Possible data corruption: Do not push the
Unload
switch while a data
cartridge is in use. Doing so could cause the tape drive to stop writing and result in
corrupted data on the tape.
To remove cartridges from the drive:
1. Make sure the tape drive is not in use.
Checking for the following elements:
a. There are no active jobs, applications, or programs using this drive.
b. The operator panel activity indicator is steady and not flashing.
c. The display window does not indicate any activity relative to tape movement,
such as reading, writing, or locating.
2. Press the operator panel Unload switch.
An asterisk (*) should appear in the display when the cartridge is unloaded.
Note –
If the drive is offline, the asterisk will alternate with
Offline
.
3. Grasp the cartridge by the finger grips and extract it from the load/unload slot.
4. Set the write protect switch to the locked position, if applicable.