Tape device error message

[teser]

Please advise I am getting an error message after backing up my OS. My 4mm
tape does not want to come out. I tried turning it on and off and did a reboot but
still get the error message:

/dev/rmt/0: No tape loaded or drive offline

Anyone ever had this problem??

 

[mikeclark]

The only time I found I couldn't eject a tape was when the tape drive died.
If the system is down and you disconnect the drive from the system you should be able to eject the tape.

 

[cswamy1]

This is generally the problem of Tape Drive. Contact the Tape manufacturer.

reg

 

[Guest_imported]

I encountered this problem before. I think my fix was to push in and down on the tape as I was pushing the eject button. It was just a one time happening for me so I can't guarantee this will work for you but it shouldn't hurt anything. Good luck.