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Quantum SDLT 320 External LVD Super DLT Tape Drive

My Drive will not eject the tape (by 3 users)

posted by HerrmannGD on Dec 07, 2007

I have a Quantum SDLT 320 Tape drive. The tape will not eject, the drive runs then clicks then I get the flashing lights of death and then it starts all over again. Retrospect says the drive is empty and the drive will not eject.

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Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 11, 2008

unable to eject tape and all lights on the right side flashing

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 19, 2007

have a Quantum SDLT 320 Tape drive. The tape will not eject, the drive runs then clicks then I get the flashing lights of death and then it starts all over again. Retrospect says the drive is empty and the drive will not eject.

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posted on May 02, 2008

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I waited about 5 minutes and ejected the tape. It works.
Thanks for tips.

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Solution #2

posted on Mar 13, 2008

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Turn off the tape drive. (Switch in the back of the unit. Wait 2 minutes and then turn unit back on. Tape drive should issue a write data command and then rewind the tape. After rewind completes the tape should eject. If it does not eject after rrewind completes than try holding the eject button for 5 seconds to attempt a "force eject"

Note: Do not repeatedly press the eject button as this can cause damage to the tape and the tape drive.

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