User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT4500 Mini-Library
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4.11.7 Unloading the Cartridge
_________________________CAUTION _________________________
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 …… Then ……
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.
4.11.8 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 …… Then …… You should ……
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.