11.5 8mm Tape Drive
This section describes the following items:
Names and function of parts
SCSI ID
OS settings
Data cartridges
Data cartridge handling precautions
Write-protecting data cartridges
Loading data cartridges
Ejecting data cartridges
Cleaning the tape heads
11.5.1 Names and function of parts
Figure 11.7 shows the front panel of the 8mm tape drive.
(1) Warning LED
(2) Access LED
(3) Ready LED
(1) Warning LED
(4) Eject Button
Figure 11.7
This LED blinks (amber) when an error occurs with the 8mm tape drive. The ready LED also blinks
when the tape head must be cleaned.
The Warning LED lights up when power is turned on or self-diagnostics are being executed on the
8mm tape drive after a reset. For details, see table Table 11.7 .
This LED lights up (or blinks) (green) when the 8mm tape drive is running. It also lights up when
power is turned on or self-diagnostics are being executed on the 8mm tape drive after a reset. For
details, see table Table 11.7 .
This LED lights up (green) when a data cartridge is in the tape drive (and loading has finished). This
LED blinks when the 8mm tape drive is running, or when head cleaning is required or being
performed. It also lights up when power are turned on or self-diagnostics are being executed on the
8mm tape drive after a reset. For details, see Table 11.7 .
(2) Access LED
(3) Ready LED
Front Panel of 8mm Tape Drive
11.5 8mm Tape Drive
(5) Data Cartridge slot
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