User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2500 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsytem 4-27
4.10.5 Selecting a Cartridge from the Magazine
After a successful initialization, the mini-library automatically selects the first slot
containing a cartridge and the Select button becomes active.
To select a cartridge: press the Select button to advance to the next slot containing a
cartridge.
4.10.6 Loading the Cartridge into the Drive
To load the cartridge from the magazine into the drive: press the Load/Unload button.
Table 4-5 explains what happens after you press the button.
Table 4-5 After Loading the Cartridge
Stage
What Happens
1 The elevator moves to the selected slot.
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 display reads LDR ACT until the tape loads to BOT.
5 After the cartridge is inserted into the drive, the display reads DRV
ACT.
6 After the cartridge is fully loaded and at BOT, the display reads
DRV RDY.