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Chapter 15
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Preparing the Tape
Drive for Shipping
This chapter provides instructions on how to properly set the DLT-S4
tape drive for moving or shipping.
The DLT-S4 tape drive is equipped with a soft-load mechanism that is
“parked” prior to first power-on. Upon first power-on, the soft-load
mechanism becomes “un-parked” and ready for use.
If you intend to move or ship your DLT-S4 tape drive, you must “park”
the soft-load mechanism. (The soft-load mechanism will automatically
“unpark” upon the next power-on.)
1 Remove the cartridge from the tape drive.
Caution:
Do not ship the tape drive with a cartridge loaded
in it! This could cause damage to the tape drive or
the tape cartridge.
2 Press and hold the Eject button for 15 seconds.
Midway through this 15-second interval, the left LED will flash
orange 5 times at a frequency of once per second. After the 15-second
interval, the left LED will flash green at a much higher frequency.
3 Release the Eject button.
4 Within 10 seconds, press and release the Eject button once.
The soft-load mechanism will “park” and the Left LED will flash
green at a frequency of once per second to verify the “parking”
operation is complete.
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