Datasheet
In a read operation, the indicators will reflect the density and compression status of the pre-written tape.
* On the drive this is an international symbol the wording here is a description of what that symbol means.
Right side LEDs(4)
Note: Not all errors(Flashing LEDs) are drive failures. Media can cause these failures. Before replacing the drive clean the
drive and try new media.
Note:
* On the drive this is an international symbol the wording here is a description of what that symbol means.
** Likel
y
caused b
y
a detached leader on the drive, have the drive leader replaced b
y
service personnel and check all tape
Label or
Symbol*
Color State Meaning
Write
Protected*
Green ON Tape is write-protected.
OFF Tape is write-enabled.
Tape In
Use*
Green ON Tape is loaded, ready for use.
Flashing Tape is moving.
Use
Cleaning
cartridge*
Amber ON Drive head needs cleaning, or the previous data tape was worn out.
ON Remains ON after you unload the cleaning cartridge. If this condition occurs the likely cause
is cleaning cartridge has expired(been used up) and the cleaning was not done.
OFF
then ON
If the Use Cleaning Cartridge LED comes ON and Remains ON after you unload the cleaning
cartridge the likely cause is cleaning cartridge has expired(been used up) and the cleaning was
not done.
OFF
then ON
If after cleaning the LED turns on again when you reload the data cartridge. When n this
condition occurs the likely cause is a worn out data cartridge. Clean the drive again and try
another data cartridge. If the problem persists, do the problem determination procedures.
OFF Cleaning is complete, or cleaning is not required.
Operate
Handle*
Green ON It is OK to operate the cartridge Insert/Release handle.
OFF Do not operate the cartridge Insert/Release handle.
LEDs State Meaning
All Left LEDs
or
All Right LEDs
ON Power On Self Test(POST) has started.
All Left LEDs
and
All Right LEDs
Flashing Error was detected during POST.
All Left LEDs Flashing Servo controller error was detected.
All Right LEDs** Flashing Drive controller error was detected.
Right top 3 LEDs
and
Right Bottom LED**
On Drive controller error was detected.
All Right LEDs Flashing
in
Sequence
Drive Microcode download failure
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