M8609A Tabletop Tape Drive Installation and User's Guide (H06.14+, J06.03+)

Troubleshooting
M8609A Tabletop Tape Drive Installation and User’s Guide—546013-001
4-4
Understanding LEDs
Drive Error FLASHING.
The tape drive mechanism
has detected an error.
Load a new cartridge. If the error persists,
power cycle or reset the tape drive.
If the Drive Error LED remains on, call for
service.
Drive Error, Tape Error,
and Ready FLASHING.
There is a firmware
download problem.
Insert a cartridge to clear the LED sequence. If
the condition persists, call for service.
Drive Error and Ready ON
with Tape Error and Clean
OFF. Sequence alternates
repeatedly.
The tape drive has a
firmware error.
Power cycle or reset the tape drive.
If the condition persists, call for service.
Table 4-1. Using LEDs for Troubleshooting
LED
Sequence Cause Action Required