c.
Power on the library and wait until the tape drive is idle or ready.
d.
From the
Operation > Move Media
screen, attempt to unload or move the cartridge to a slot.
4.
From the
Operation > Force Drive Media Eject
screen, attempt a force eject or emergency unload
operation.
Cartridge stuck in storage slot
Symptom
A tape cartridge cannot be removed from a storage slot
Action
1.
Unlock the magazine from the
Operation > Open Magazine
screen and extend it to access the
storage slot.
2.
Grasp the cartridge and remove it from the storage slot.
Use your finger to push the cartridge from the back of the magazine.
Some cartridges must be inserted and removed several times to condition them for free movement in
and out of the magazine.
3.
Check the barcode label and verify that it is secure to the cartridge.
4.
Check the cartridge for damage.
5.
Check the storage slot for damage.
Cartridge incompatible with drive
Symptom
A data or storage cartridge is incompatible with a tape drive.
Action
1.
To see which cartridge is incompatible, check the event log.
2.
Verify that the data and cleaning cartridges in the library are compatible with the drive.
The library automatically unloads incompatible cartridges, the
Attention
LED flashes. Export the
media.
3.
Verify that the cartridges in the library are the correct type for the operation
Cannot read or write to data cartridge
Symptom
Cannot write to or read from a data cartridge.
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Cartridge stuck in storage slot