Eject Tapes Through a CAP

Eject tape cartridges through the CAP to remove them from the library.

Once the library places all tapes to be ejected in the CAP. An operator must then open the CAP, remove the cartridges from the magazine, and close the CAP. Once the robot verifies the CAP is empty, the library erases the location of the tapes from the library database. The CAP returns to its default state.

Caution:

To prevent equipment damage, do not force the CAP to open or close.

Eject Tapes Using a Rotational CAPs

1. If ejecting tapes through a shared CAP, assign ownership of the CAP.
2. Initiate the eject operation. Specify the tapes to eject. The CAP button light turns ON.
3. Press the CAP button to open the CAP.
4. Remove all tapes from the CAP.
5. Push the CAP button to close the CAP.

   The CAP closes and locks, and the CAP button light turns OFF.

6. The robot continues filling the CAP until all selected tapes are ejected. Wait until the CAP door is unlocked, and then repeat step 2 through step 4.

Eject Tapes Using an Access Module

1. If ejecting tapes through a shared CAP, assign ownership of the CAP.
2. Initiate the eject operation. Specify the tapes to eject.
3. Push the Access Module CAP button .

   The "Wait" indicator blinks until the safety door is in place, and then the "Enter" light is solid. Depending on the level of activity in the library, this process may take several minutes.

4. Lift the latch and open the door. Remove the tapes from the Access Module CAP. Close and latch the Access Module access door.
5. Push the Access Module CAP button. The "Enter" light turns off and the "Wait" light begins blinking. The safety door moves up. If more tapes need to be exported, the robot continues filling the necessary Access Modules.
6. The robot continues filling the Access Module until all selected tapes are ejected. Wait until the door is unlocked, and then repeat step 2 through step 4.