Exabyte EXB-8205 - Manual (Page 42)

Appendix B Unload Button Options
Depending on how your tape drive has been configured, the
unload button functions in one of three ways:
■ As a “normal” unload button (default)
■ As a “fast” unload button
■ As a “super fast” unload button
Table 7 summarizes the actions that occur with the three
unload button options. For further details about these three
options, refer to the EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm SCSI
Reference.
tape drive
action
Unload button option
Normal Fast Super Fast
Completes current operation 4
Writes buffered data to tape 4
Rewinds the tape to PBOT 4 4
Unloads tape from tape path 4 4 4
Ejects the cartridge 4 4 4
Resets 4
CAUTION
When you use the “fast” or “super fast” unload
button while the tape drive is reading or writing
data, some data may be lost.
When you use the “super fast” unload button, the
tape is unloaded from the tape drive at its current
position without being rewound. If the unload
occurs when the tape is positioned over data, tape
damage and data loss can occur. Exabyte assumes
no liability for data loss occurring when the “super
fast” unload button option is used.
Table 7 Summary of unload button options
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