Quantum A-Series User Manual

Unloading a Data Cartridge

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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Unloading a Data Cartridge

Follow these steps to unload a data cartridge; see 

 as needed.

Press the 

 button (or issue an appropriate system software 

command); the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the 

media, then rewinds. The 

 LED flashes as the media 

rewinds.
When the media is finished rewinding, the tape drive ejects the data 

cartridge and the 

 LED lights steadily.

Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data 

cartridge to its plastic case to protect it from damage.

A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session 

only by using the built-in FTP client. Right-click within the 
right pane of the FTP client window to display the 

 

menu, then click 

.

Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive before 

turning off host power. Failure to remove a data cartridge 

may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage. 

 
Do not rush removal of the data cartridge. Wait until the 

tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the 

 

LED lights steady before removing the data cartridge.