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20-40 Gbyte SPARCstorage DLT4000 Tape Drive Manual—February 1997
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Unloading a Tape Cartridge
Figure 3-4
Unloading a Tape Cartridge
Caution – Remove a tape cartridge from the drive before turning off the host
system power. Failure to remove a tape cartridge can result in cartridge and
drive damage.
To unload a cartridge from the tape drive:
1. Press the Unload button (Figure 3-4).
The Tape in Use LED blinks as the tape rewinds. This may take between 17
seconds and two minutes.
2. When the Operate Handle LED turns on and the beeper sounds, pull the
cartridge insert/release handle open to eject the cartridge.
3. Remove the cartridge.
4. Push the handle closed.
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