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Hardware Operator's Guide
Table 3–1.
Tape Drive LEDs (right front panel)
Label
Write Protected
Tape In Use
Use Cleaning
Tape
Operate Handle
The LEDs on the left front face of the tape drives are yellow and indicate the tape
format. For example, if the 20.0 light is on, the tape is recorded in 20.0 GB
density. If the light is blinking, the tape is recorded in a different density although
this density was selected.
Refer to the documentation that accompanies your tape drives for more detailed
information.
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Color
State
Orange
On
Off
Yellow
Blinking
On
Yellow
On
Remains on after you unload
the cleaning tape
After cleaning, turns on
again when you reload the
data cartridge
Off
Green
On
Off
Blinking
Manual Operations
Operating Condition
Tape is write protected
Tape is write enabled
Tape is moving
Tape is loaded: ready for use
Drive head needs cleaning, or
the tape is bad
Cleaning tape attempted to
clean the drive head, but the
tape has expired, so cleaning
was not done.
Problem data cartridge. Try
another cartridge. If problem
persists, notify your service
representative.
Cleaning is complete, or
unnecessary
Okay to operate the load latch.
Do not operate the load latch.
Close the drive (load latch in
down position) and wait for a
steady on green.
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