User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2700 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5-17
5.8 Slot Select, Load/Unload, and Eject Button Functions
The Slot Select, Load/Unload, Eject, and Density Select buttons are OCP pushbuttons.
They contain a green light and they are operable only when their corresponding lights
are on.
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The Load/Unload button has three functions:
•= Load
•= Unload
•= Reset
If a loader fault occurred and the Loader Fault light is on,
press Load/Unload to reset the DLT2700.
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5.8.1 Selecting a Cartridge
To select a cartridge: press the Slot Select button to advance the slot light to the next
available slot. After a successful initialization, the DLT2700 subsystem automatically
selects slot 0 and the Slot Select button becomes active. The Load/Unload and Eject
lights remain on during slot selection.
5.8.2 Loading the Cartridge
To load the cartridge from the loader into the drive: press the Load/Unload button.
Table 5-4 explains what happens after pressing the button.
Table 5-4 Load/Unload Functions
Stage What Happens
1. The Select Slot, Load/Unload, and Eject lights turn off, and the
elevator moves to the selected slot, indicated by the light.
2. The cartridge is then removed from the magazine and placed in the
elevator.
3. The elevator moves to the drive position and inserts the cartridge into
the drive.
4. The lights remain off until the tape loads to the (BOT).
5. After the cartridge is loaded into the drive, the Eject and Load/Unload
lights turn on, and the corresponding buttons are enabled. The Slot
Select light remains off.