Operating the autoloader30
This operation imports a cartridge into a specific empty slot on the carousel. To import tapes into the
autoloader:
1. Make sure the write-protect switch is set as desired for each data cartridge (see
”Write-protecting tape cartridges” on page 32).
2. Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448: From the Home Screen, press + or - until Go Offline displays
on the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select. Press + or - until Commands displays on
the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
All other models: From the Home Screen or Main menu, press + or - until Commands displays on
the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
3. Press + or - until Import displays on the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
4. Press + or - until the desired slot number displays on the LCD screen and press Enter. You are not
given the option to import a cartridge to an occupied slot.
5. When Insert Cartridge Slot displays on the LCD screen and the mail slot opens, insert
the desired data cartridge into the mailslot so that the write-protect switch is facing out from the
autoloader (see Figure 13).
6. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed for any additional cartridges.
7. Press Cancel when you have finished importing cartridges.
8. Verify that the LCD screen shows that the desired slots have cartridges installed.
Figure 13 Importing a cartridge
Exporting tape cartridges
CAUTION: Importing or exporting media during a data backup may result in adverse results that
could include backup failure or other errors
This option moves a cartridge from a specific slot to the mailslot. It is accessed from the Commands
menu. To export one or more cartridges from the autoloader:
1. Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448: From the Home Screen, press + or - until Go Offline displays
on the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select. Press + or - until Commands displays on
the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
All other models: From the Home Screen or Main menu, press + or - until Commands displays on
the top line of the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
2. Press + or - until Export displays on the LCD screen. Press Enter to select.
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