HP DLT Tape Library 15-Slot - (English) User's Guide

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Library Operation
Removing Tape Cartridges from the Library
Library Operation
Removing Tape Cartridges from the Library
Some software packages require that tape cartridges be inserted and
removed using the software. If a software package manages files in the
library, check the software documentation before proceeding.
All drives must be empty before the access door can be released. In addition,
some security configurations may prevent the access door from being
released. If a security option is enabled, SECURITY ENABLED displays after
the RELEASE DOOR option is chosen.
To remove magazines from the library:
1. Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press
CANCEL
until it does).
2. Verify that all drives in the library are empty;
displays after the drive number if the drive is empty
displays after the drive number if the drive is full
3. Press
NEXT
or
PREV
until RELEASE DOOR displays.
4. Press
ENTER
. DOOR RELEASED displays. (See the following note. If an
error message displays, see “Resolving Other Problems” on page 4-43.)
NOTE The drive(s) must be empty before the access door can be released. If the
drive(s) are not empty, EMPTY DRIVE NO displays. Press
NEXT
or
PREV
until
EMPTY DRIVE YES display, then press
ENTER
.
Some security configurations may prevent the access door from being
released. If a security option is enabled, SECURITY ENABLED displays after
the RELEASE DOOR option is chosen.
In some situations it may be necessary to override a security option and open
the access door. To open the access door when a security option prevents the
door from being released, use the OVERRIDE DOOR option under the ADMIN*
menu (see Figure 4-2 on page 4-6).