3.1.3 TK70 Tape Drive
The TK70 tape drive is behind the upper door of your system. To use the drive,
move the key to the top position and open the door.
The TK70 drive holds a removable magnetic tape cartridge. The drive can read
data written on a CompacTape or CompacTape II cartridge. You can identify the
type of cartridge by its label.
You can use the tape drive as an input device to load software or data into your
system. The drive can read data in cartridges written by TK50, TK70, TZ30, and
TZK50 tape drives. (The TK50 drive records data in a format different from that
of the TK70.)
You should use CompacTape II to make copies or backups of software or data.
The TK70 drive cannot write to CompacTape or CompacTape II that was written
by a TK50 tape drive.
TK70 Tape Drive Controls
The tape drive has two primary controls: the cartridge insert/release handle
(subsequently referred to as the handle) and the Unload button. You use the
handle to insert or remove cartridges and lock them in position.
• Pull the handle open to insert or remove a tape cartridge.
• Push the handle closed to lock a tape cartridge in position and load the tape.
You use the Unload button to rewind and unload the tape. Rewinding and
unloading can also be controlled by software. Refer to your system software
manuals for appropriate commands.
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