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Chapter 6
CAUTION
Interfering with a tape cartridge during operations can cause
data loss and may make the tape temporarily unrecordable.
During read-write operations (while the operation light on the
front panel is flashing), do not:
Pull the tape cartridge out of the drive
Bump the tape cartridge
Turn off the power to the computer
If this does happen, you may not be able to read the data
currently written to the tape. In addition, the tape may not be
recordable until it is erased with an Erase utility.
To remove a tape cartridge from the drive:
1. Wait until the operation light on the front of your tape drive stops
blinking and your backup software indicates that it is all right to remove
the tape cartridge. Do not remove a tape cartridge during an operation.
See the Caution above.
2. Grasp the tape cartridge firmly and pull it straight out of the drive.
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Figure 6-3. QIC-Wide Mini-cartridge
Caring For Your Tape Drive