9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide

9840 Operator Panel
9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide—429596-002
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Operator Panel LEDs
Table 2-3 explains error indications shown by the Power and Service LEDs. These
errors do not cause a specific error message on the alphanumeric display.
Table 2-3. Service and Power LEDs
Service LED Power LED Meaning Action
Off On Normal operation take no action.
Flashing after
collection is
done
On or flashing Tape drive error
recovered to
EEPROM.
Reset the tape drive by
performing an IPL to see if the
problem repeats.
If the problem repeats, collect
dump data and/or contact your
service provider to replace the
tape drive.
Off or flashing Flashing while
action takes
place
Tape drive error;
automatically
resetting the tape
drive by
performing an IPL
again or power on
initiated
Off or flashing Flashing
constantly,
meaning it does
not exit IPL
mode
Tape drive failed to
power on properly.
Contact your service provider to
replace tape drive
On On Tape drive failed. Reset the tape drive by
performing an IPL to see if
problem repeats.
If problem repeats, contact your
service provider to replace the
tape drive.