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RDX 8000 User Guide
5.5 Cartridge Ejection
The RDX 8000 is configured to ensure the integrity of the data written to the cartridges. For that reason, the cartridges
are put into the Ejection Protection mode when an iSCSI connection is completed. This mode prevents the user from
ejecting the cartridges using the front panel eject buttons or the Eject function in the RDX 8000. The user can work
through the operating system to eject the cartridge using the Eject function.
The RDX 8000 does have a Windows based Eject Service that can be installed to provide front-panel eject capability
while an iSCSI connection is established. This service watches the data transfers and allows the transfer to successfully
complete before allowing the ejection of the cartridge. The service is packaged with an RDX utility that allows the user
to view specific details of the RDX cartridges. The service can be installed on each host that creates an iSCSI connection
with the RDX 8000.
The Eject Service/Utility can be downloaded from the RDX 8000 Web site at:
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSup-
port/SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/RDX8000/Index.aspx
. To install the service:
1. Download the RDX 8000 Utility file to a known location on your host.
2. Extract the files from the .zip file using Right-click - Extract from the operating system, or use another unzip
application. The folder contains applications for both 32bit and 64bit operating systems.
3. Double-click the application that is appropriate for your operating system. The installer begin the service and
utility installation process. If an existing version of the utility is found, the user will be prompted that the previous
version will be removed.
4. The Install Wizard will open. Accept default values and repeatedly click next (unless a customized install is
desired/required).
5. When the installation is complete, the Eject Service – RDXMon.exe – will be installed and running. It will be visible
in the Task Manager and the Services console in Administrative Tools.
RDX Utility
The RDX Utility is installed along with the Eject Service and allows the user to view detailed information regarding the
RDX cartridges in use.
When started, the utility displays all of the RDX cartridge docks or slots recognized by the Host, indicating is a cartridge
is inserted or not. Double clicking on the drive will display detailed information about the cartridge, as well as the dock/
slot the cartridge is in.
Figure 8 — RDX Utility
