Exabyte EXB-8205 - Manual (Page 27)

Unloading a Data Cartridge
The unload button is the only operator control on the tape
drive. It is used to unload the tape from the tape drive. The
unload button can also be used to clear servo and other
errors. If a servo or hardware error occurs, press the unload
button to reset the tape drive. Then, if necessary, wait a few
seconds and press the button again to eject the tape.
Unload Procedure
To unload a data cartridge, press the unload button on the
tape drive’s front panel. The tape drive completes the
current operation, writes any buffered data to the tape,
rewinds the tape, unloads the tape from the tape path, and
ejects the cartridge.
Notes:
■ Some tape drives are configured to eject the tape
immediately, without completing the current
operation, when the unload button is pressed. Refer
to Appendix B for more information about tape
drives configured in this way.
■ Some backup applications have features that prevent
removal of the tape. In such cases, the tape drive
performs no action when you press the unload
button.
Error During Unload Procedure
If an error exists before or during the unload procedure, the
unload sequence will be suspended and the top LED will
flash. To clear the error, press the unload button again. The
unload sequence will be reattempted; however, unwritten
data in the buffer will not be written to tape. The buffer and
errors will be cleared.
CAUTION
The first time you load a tape after resetting an
unload error, use a test tape. Make sure that the
tape drive can successfully unload the test tape
before loading a tape containing valuable data.
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