Sun Microsystems StorageTek Modular Library System SL500 - Manual (Page 357)

Cartridge Handling Tasks
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Remove a Cartridge from a Tape Drive
To manually remove a cartridge from a tape drive:
1. Obtain the tape drive number from the server console.
2. Open the door and locate the appropriate tape drive.
Caution – Possible data loss. Failure to perform the next step could result in data loss.
3. Press the Unload button on the tape drive and wait approximately 12 seconds until
the operation completes.
FIGURE 9-3 Remove a Cartridge from an LTO Tape Drive
4. Gently pull the cartridge from the tape drive.
5. Store the cartridge in an empty storage cell or outside the library.
FIGURE 9-4 Remove a Cartridge from an SDLT Tape Drive
1. SDLT Unload Button
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