User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2000 Basic Tape Drive
3-20 DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem
3.7 Loading a Cartridge
The following are more detailed steps for loading a cartridge (Figure 3-8):
1. When the green light is on steady, pull the cartridge
insert/release handle open.
2. Insert the cartridge.
3. Push the cartridge into the drive.
4. Push the handle closed.
The green light turns off and the yellow light blinks to show the tape is loading. When
the tape is at the BOT marker, the yellow light turns on steady. The tape is now ready
for use.