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Table 27. Definition of status light combinations (continued)
Activity
Tape diagnostics test in
progress
Tape diagnostics test
passed, tape ejected
Tape diagnostics test
failed, tape ejected
1
A solid amber Cleaning LED indicates that the drive needs cleaning. The drive will continue to function but needs
cleaning as soon as possible. Do not ignore the indicator by cycling the power to turn it off.
2
The media has reached the end of its useful life and should be replaced. Any data should be copied to a new
cartridge as soon as possible.
3
Flashing in this state indicates a problem with write/read performance.
4
An unrecoverable drive failure is an error condition that results in the drive not being able to function unless
initiator, operator, or service intervention is applied. An unrecoverable drive failure is usually the result of a
hardware error condition. One of the following actions is needed to clear the flashing fault LED:
v Hard SCSI reset
v Cartridge emergency eject
v Power cycle
v Retry firmware download
An unrecoverable media failure is usually the result of a defective cartridge, media, or cartridge state, and will
require the drive to eject the cartridge (if possible) to clear the On LED.
Tape cartridges (FC 5619)
Learn about the types of tape cartridges that are available for this drive.
Available tape cartridges
Table 28. 4 mm data cartridges
IBM part number
23R5635 (cartridge feature code 5689)
23R5636
23R5638
Most bulk eraser devices do not have the capability to erase the 4 mm data cartridge.
Resetting the tape drive
You might need to reset your tape drive. Use the procedure in this topic to perform this task.
Use this information to reset your tape drive, without affecting server operation. Allow up to 2 minutes
for the entire tape drive process to complete.
Attention: Resetting a tape drive before the current backup operation has completed can cause loss of
customer data.
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Power Systems: Managing devices
Media fault (amber)
Cleaning (amber)
See Data cartridge loading and then:
Flashing
Off
After data cartridge ejects, see Data cartridge ejected.
On
After data cartridge ejects, see Data cartridge ejected.
Type of cartridge
DAT160 80 GB Data Cartridge
4 mm Test Cartridge
4 mm Cleaning Cartridge
Drive fault (amber)
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
Ready/Activity
(green)
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
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