User guide

2.3 TZK10/TZK11 QIC Tape Drive
The TZK10/TZK11 QIC tape drives are quarter-inch cartridge, streaming tape
drives; both are operated in the same manner. You can use them for archival,
data storage and retrieval, and data collection purposes.
2.3.1 TZK10/TZK11 Controls and LEDs
The TZK10/TZK11 QIC tape drive has one dual-color LED (green and amber)
and an eject button. Figure 2–5 shows the positions of the LED and the eject
button. Table 2–3 lists the functions of the LED and the eject button.
Table 2–3 TZK10/TZK11 Eject Button and LED Functions
Item State Function
Eject button Unlocks the door and partially ejects the QIC tape
from the drive.
LED Off Tape is not present or the tape is present, but it has
been dismounted by the software.
Stays green Tape is loaded.
Flashes green Tape is in motion.
Stays amber A fault has occurred.
2.3.2 QIC Tape
You can use several types of QIC tape with the TZK10/TZK11 QIC tape
drives. Appendix B lists the types of tape that you can use. It also includes
information on the care and handling of these tapes.
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