HP Ultrium 232e Getting Started Manual page 43

LED Sequence and Cause
T
he tape is ejected
immediately and
Tape is FLASHING,
or Drive FLASHES on
unloading tape.
The tape cartridge memory (CM)
may be faulty
Drive FLASHING.
The drive mechanism has detected
an error.
Drive, Tape and
Ready FLASHING.
There is a firmware download
problem.
Drive and Ready
ON with Tape and
then Clean OFF.
Sequence alternates
repeatedly.
The drive has a firmware error.
Use the following table to interpret the rear panel LED sequences (see page 21) and the
appropriate action to take, if any:
LED Cause
Sequence
The Act Term LED is OFF.
The enclosure is not
providing auto-
termination.
The Fan/PWR LED is
amber.
There has been an
enclosure failure or the
cooling fan is not
working correctly.
Action required
Write-protect the cartridge by sliding the switch on the
tape cartridge, see page 23. The tape can be loaded
and the data read. Once the data is recovered, the
cartridge must be discarded.
Load a new cartridge. If the error persists, power
cycle or reset the drive.
If the Drive LED remains on, call for service.
Insert a cartridge to clear the LED sequence. If the
condition persists, call for service.
Power cycle or reset the drive.
Upgrade the firmware. If the condition persists, call
for service.
Action required
Check that the drive's SCSI cable is connected to the
SCSI-IN connector. Check whether a terminator or
other SCSI cable is plugged into the SCSI-OUT
connector. If a terminator is connected, remove it. If
another SCSI cable is connected, make sure that the
SCSI chain is terminated at the last device.
Call for service.
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