Datasheet

cartridges as this is normally caused by a leader problem on a tape cartridge.
7205-550 160GB DLT tape drive:
There are 3 LEDs on the tape drive and another LED on the 7205-550 power supply. The following is the description of the
3 LEDs on the tape drive:
LEDs meanings from Left to Right
Note:
* On the drive this is an international symbol the wording here is a description of what that symbol means.
Tape Drive Performance/Reliability Checklist
The Tape Drive Performance/Reliability Checklist is an overview of how to evaluate and prevent tape drive problems.
Media Selection
Media selection is very important as improper or low grade media will not work properly with the tape drive.
z Use only the tape cartridges supported by your tape drive.
z These must be high quality data grade media, such as the IBM data grade cartridge originally supplied with your
drive.
z Don't attempt to write on previously written software distribution tapes. Often these tapes will not support being
rewritten without modifications to the cartridge. If the cartridges are modified it is possible to cause tape jams or
misalignment.
Media Replacement
Label or
Symbol*
Color State Meaning
Density Green ON The tape in the drive is formatted for a maximum data capacity of 220GB compressed or
110GB uncompressed.
OFF The tape in the drive is formatted for a maximum data capacity of 320GB compressed or
160GB uncompressed.
Drive
Status
Green Flashing The tape is moving.
The drive is calibrating, reading, writing, or rewinding the tape.
The tape is loading, unloading, or rewinding.
On The drive is idle, there may or may not be a cartridge in the tape drive.
Off There is no power to the drive.
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.
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