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Compaq StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide
Unloading a Drive
The UNLOAD DRIVE command prepares a tape cartridge to be removed from a drive by
rewinding and ejecting the cartridge. After unloading the drive, remove the tape cartridge
using the MOVE CARTRIDGE command.
To unload a drive:
1. On the Operator screen, press the
Unload Drive
button. The control panel displays the
Control: Unload Drive screen (see Figure 4-8).
Figure 4-8. Control: Unload Drive screen
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired drive and then press
Execute
.
The control panel displays a Command In Progress dialog box.
The UNLOAD DRIVE command continues until completed unless you press the
Abort
button to stop the operation.
Overview
Tapes
Operator
Back
Forward
Home
O
Control: Unload Drive
System
Off-line
Standby
Load Port
Stop
Execute
Drive 0