User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT4700 Mini-Library
5-20 DLT4000/DLT4500/DLT4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem
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.
When …… Then …… You should ……
A cartridge is not
in the drive
The Slot Select,
Load/Unload, and Eject
indicators are on before any
operation begins.
Press the Eject button to
turn off all indicators.
The elevator then returns
to its home position and
the receiver opens.
A cartridge is in
the drive
The Eject and Load/Unload
indicators are on before the
operation begins
Press the Eject button to
turn off both indicators
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 indicators turn back on when the scan completes.