User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2500 Mini-Library
4-28 DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsytem
4.10.7 Unloading the Cartridge
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Do not press the Load/Unload button until backup or other tape
operations are stopped at the terminal. Doing so can result in operation
failure and drive unavailability.
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If …
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Then …
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You want to unload the
cartridge from the drive
Press the Load/Unload button.
• The DRV REW message displays
• The cartridge unloads from the drive and the
display reads LDR ACT. When the cartridge returns
to the magazine, the display reads LDR RDY.
The ERR LDR message
displays, showing a
malfunction
Press the Load/Unload button to reset the mini-library
and try to clear the error.
4.10.8 Opening the Magazine Door
The Open button opens the magazine door for inserting or removing the magazine. The
button is disabled when the key lock is in the locked or disabled position.
When …
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Then …
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A cartridge is not in
the drive
The LDR RDY message
displays before any
operation begins.
Press the Open button. The
door opens.
A cartridge is in the
drive
The DRV RDY message
displays before the
operation begins
Press the Open button so
the cartridge unloads from
the drive and moves back
into the magazine. The
door opens.
Result: In both situations, once you close the door again, a magazine scan begins. The
LDR ACT message displays. When the scan completes, LDR RDY message displays.