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Chapter 15

15

Preparing the Tape 

Drive for Shipping

This chapter provides instructions on how to properly set the DLT-S4 

tape drive for moving or shipping.
The DLT-S4 tape drive is equipped with a soft-load mechanism that is 

“parked” prior to first power-on. Upon first power-on, the soft-load 

mechanism becomes “un-parked” and ready for use. 
If you intend to move or ship your DLT-S4 tape drive, you must “park” 

the soft-load mechanism. (The soft-load mechanism will automatically 

“unpark” upon the next power-on.) 

Remove the cartridge from the tape drive.

Press and hold the 

 button for 15 seconds. 

Midway through this 15-second interval, the left LED will flash 

orange 5 times at a frequency of once per second. After the 15-second 

interval, the left LED will flash green at a much higher frequency. 

Release the 

 button. 

Within 10 seconds, press and release the 

 button once. 

The soft-load mechanism will “park” and the Left LED will flash 

green at a frequency of once per second to verify the “parking” 

operation is complete.

Do not ship the tape drive with a cartridge loaded 

in it! This could cause damage to the tape drive or 

the tape cartridge.