User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2700 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5-19
5.8.4 Opening the Receiver
The Eject button opens the receiver for insertion or removal of the magazine. The
button is disabled when the Mode Select key is in the OCP Disabled position. The Eject
button can also be used to unload a tape from the drive.
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A cartridge is not in
the drive
The Slot Select,
Load/Unload, and Eject
lights are on before any
operation begins.
Press the Eject button to
turn off all lights. The
elevator then returns to its
home position and the
receiver opens.
A cartridge is in the
drive
The Eject and
Load/Unload lights are on
before the operation
begins
Press the Eject button to
turn off both lights and the
cartridge unloads from the
drive and moves back into
the magazine. The receiver
then opens to allow access
to the magazine.
Result: In both situations, once the receiver is closed again, a magazine scan begins,
and the lights turn back on when the scan completes.