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ensuring it has not expired.
Continue to use the drive as
before. If the signal repeats,
consider changing the data
media for new media when
convenient.
Regular cleaning (every 24 hours
of tape pulling or weekly) can
prevent this signal being shown.
Media Caution
Media CautionMedia Caution
Media Caution
Signal
SignalSignal
Signal
Off or
flashing
Off Flashing
slowly
Off If the media caution signal is displayed:
The drive has detected that the
data media being used is likely to
be nearing the end of its life,
damaged or degraded.
It is recommended that once the
current operation is complete, the
drive is cleaned with appropriate
media and the data media
changed.
If required, the data from the
media flagged as suspect should
be transferred to a new media
cartridge.
Drive Caution
Drive CautionDrive Caution
Drive Caution
Signal
SignalSignal
Signal
Off or
flashing
Off Off Flashing
slowly
If the drive caution signal is displayed:
The drive has detected that the
performance of the drive has
become degraded.
The is an unusual state which is
only triggered when there have
been issues with multiple data
media and the drive has been
cleaned regularly.
If this occurs, please use Library
and Tape Tools to perform further
diagnosis or contact HP support
for further advice.
Error Condition
Error ConditionError Condition
Error Condition
Signal
SignalSignal
Signal
Off On steady HP DAT drives perform a comprehensive
self-test during power-up. If a hard error
causes the self-test to fail, the clean light
changes to steady amber. Run HP
Library & Tape Tools to help diagnose
the problem.
OBDR Signal
OBDR SignalOBDR Signal
OBDR Signal Pulsing (2
flashes
followed
by a
pause)
The tape drive is in disaster recovery
mode, restoring the operating system.
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