Amanda error: won't eject tape

Question

Im trying to load some new media into my antique tape system. Running this command:

amtape ARCHIVE eject

gives me this response:

amtape: slot 6 not ejected: Unloading Data Transfer Element into Storage Element 6...mtx: Request Sense: Long Report=yes

I'm not finding any way to get this 'long report'. Suggestions on how to proceed?

Answer 1

Solution( in this case ):

1. run 'top'
2. notice that taper and chunker are running even though amdump isn't
3. init 6 machine
4. try eject command again

Notice that it works now. Apply palm to forehead.