HP Integrity NonStop H-Series - Manual (Page 17)

Operation
M8705A Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide — 694638-001
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Unloading a Tape Cartridge
Unloading a Tape Cartridge
1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.
2. The drive will complete its current task, rewind the tape to the beginning, and eject
the cartridge. The rewind process may take up to 10 minutes. The Ready light will
flash to indicate that the unload is still in progress.
Removing Power from the Tape Drive
To ensure reliable operation, do not remove power from the drive during read, write,
fast-search, load and unload activities.
CAUTION: Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected.
Figure 4-3. Ejecting a Tape Cartridge
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1.Eject Button