HP 3000 Series Handbook page 43

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The LEDs show the state of the tape device.
• If the top (amber) LED flashes, the device has an error or needs to be cleaned.
• If the middle LED flashes, SCSI bus activity is occurring.
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If the LED is amber, the tape loaded is in compressed format.
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If the LED is green, the tape loaded is in uncompressed format.
• If the botton1 LED flashes, normal tape operation is occurring.
Table 1-14 provides a detailed description of the device LED states.
Note
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The UNLOAD button can also be used to clear servo and other errors. If a
hardware error or servo error occurs, press the UNLOAD botton to reset the
drive. Then, if necessary, wait a few seconds and press the button again to
eject the tape.
Table 1-14. Smm Tape Drive Front Panel LED States
Top Middle Bottom Device State
(Amber) (Green/ Amber) (Green)
LED LED LED
On
On On
Self-test (initial)
On Off Off Self-test (in progress)
Off Off Off
Drive on-line
(no tape loaded)
Off Off On Drive on-line
(tape loaded)
Off Flashing Flashing Tape motion
On Off On SCSI bus reset
Flashing Flashing Off Error
Flashing Off Flashing Time to clean
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