HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library - Manual (Page 216)

Drives and Media
Quantum DLT Drives & Media
Appendix D D-16
Removing a Stuck Tape
Use the following procedure and Figure D-6 to remove a tape stuck in a
DLT drive module:
1. Locate the spring-loaded latch near the opening on the drive module,
and push it outward (item 1 in Figure D-6). Ensure that you move
both parts of the latch.
2. While holding the latch outward, rotate the thumb-wheel (drive gear)
until the tape ejects (item 2 in Figure D-6).
NOTE If turning the thumb-wheel does not eject the tape, or if you encounter
high resistance in turning the thumb-wheel, check to ensure that the
spring-loaded latch has been rotated outward.
3. Verify the tape is not damaged (see “Inspecting DLT Cartridges” on
page D-7).
Figure D-6 Spring-Loaded Latch and Thumb-Wheel