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StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide
Removing a Cartridge Manually
Preparing the SDLT Drive
1. Make sure the SDLT drive is powered off.
2. If the SDLT is:
— An internal drive, remove it from its enclosure (server, library, and so on) and
disconnect the power and SCSI cables.
— An external drive, remove the AC power cord and SCSI cables.
3. The bezel, cover, and left guide must be removed in order to extract the cartridge.
It is also necessary to fully rewind all the tape into the cartridge. See the following
sections for procedures on removing these parts and rewinding the cartridge.
Disassembling the SDLT Drive
The following procedures describe how to remove components of the drive to access
the cartridge when it is inside the drive.