HP Q1587A HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, Novembe - Page 43
Removing cartridges, Data cartridges, CAUTION
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1. Insert a compatible cartridge into the slot on the front panel. As the cartridge is inserted, the drive takes it and performs a load sequence. NOTE: The illustration shows an 8 mm cartridge. These cartridges are thicker than earlier-format DDS cartridges and can only be used with HP StorageWorks DAT 320 and DAT 160 tape drives. See "Data cartridges" on page 45 for more information about tape drive and cartridge compatibility. 2. HP StorageWorks DAT 320 and 160 tape drives: The Ready light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is loaded, the Ready light shows steady green. HP StorageWorks DAT 72 and 40 tape drives: The Tape light flashes green while the drive performs its load sequence. When the cartridge is loaded, the Tape light shows steady green. Removing cartridges CAUTION: Never try to remove a cartridge before it is fully ejected. 1. Press the Eject button on the front panel. 1. eject button Figure 20 Ejecting a DAT 320 cartridge from an HP StorageWorks DAT 320 external drive . 2. The drive completes any task it is currently performing, winds the tape to the beginning, and ejects the cartridge. The sequence will take about 25 seconds for a write-enabled cartridge and 10 seconds for a write-protected cartridge. DAT USB Tape Drives 43