The 4 Mm Cartridge Tape Drive - Siemens RM400 C Series Operating Manual

10.4

The 4 mm cartridge tape drive

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Figure 49: Controls on the 4 mm cartridge tape drive
(1) Ready indicator
(2) Error indicator
(3) Release button
The
ready indicator (1)
– flashes when the self-test is running on the drive after you switch the system
unit on or if the drive is accessed in normal operation.
– is lit if there is a cartridge in the drive.
– is off if there is no cartridge in the drive.
The startup and positioning times for 4 mm tapes are relatively long.
The error indicator (2)
– briefly lights up green after you switch the system unit on. It switches off once
the self-test has been successfully completed.
– flashes amber if the drive is in urgent need of cleaning.
– lights up amber if the drive is malfunctioning.
You must not press the release button (3) if the ready indicator is lit or is
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flashing, as this may cause loss of data.
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