IBM RS/6000 User Manual page 50

Status
Off
Steady
Flashing
Status Lights on the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive
Status
LED test
The power-on self-test (POST) is running or the
diagnostic cartridge is running.
One of the following has occurred:
v The power is off.
v The POST has completed successfully, but no tape
cartridge has been loaded.
(See note 2 below.)
A tape cartridge has been inserted and the 12/24GB
4mm Tape Drive is ready to receive commands from the
system. (See note 2 below.)
The tape is in motion and the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive
is running a device operation or cleaning. (See note 2
below.)
The 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive has detected an internal
error that requires corrective action such as tape
cartridge failure, high humidity. (See note 1 below.)
The tape path requires cleaning, or a poor quality tape
cartridge is being used. See "Cleaning the Tape Path on
the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive" on page 37.
Notes:
1. If a fault or an error condition occurs, press the unload button for approximately 15
seconds to reset the drive. If the disturbance light still flashes after the reset,
contact your service representative for assistance.
2. If the disturbance light is on, cleaning is required. See "Cleaning the Tape Path on
the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive" on page 37.
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Ready (green)
No cartridge installed or
error condition
Cartridge installed or
loading/unloading
Power-on self-test in
progress
Tape Motion (green)
No cartridge or no activity
Cartridge activity
Ready (green) Tape Motion
(green)
On 2 seconds at On 2 seconds at
power on power on
Flashing Off
Off Off
On Off
On Flashing
Off Off
Off or On Off or Flashing
Disturbance (amber)
No error condition
Cleaning required or worn
media
Error condition
Disturbance
(amber)
On 2 seconds at
power on
Off
Off/On
Off/On
Off/On
Flashing
On