HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives - Manual (Page 45)

Loading and unloading
Inserting cartridges
1. cartridge slot
2. arrow indicates leading direction
Figure 22 Inserting a DAT 160 cartridge into an HP StorageWorks DAT 160 external
drive
1.
Insert a 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 a DAT 160 cartridge. These cartridges are wider than earlier-format DDS cartridges
and can only be used with HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives. See “ Data cartridges ” on page 47
for more information about tape drive and cartridge compatibility.
2. HP StorageWorks DAT 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.
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