Troubleshooting and
Upgrading the Firmware
Troubleshooting
Use
Table 4: Troubleshooting
None of the drive's
LEDs illuminate.
All of the LEDs on the
front panel blink
continually.
DLT VS 40/80 GB Tape Drive Reference Guide
Table 4
to locate drive problems and the suggested solutions.
Symptom
Problem
The drive is not
receiving power.
An internal drive fault
has occurred.
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Solution
Check the drive's power cable.
If an external drive, check the
power cable connections. Plug
the power cable into a different
power outlet.
1. Press and hold the Unload
button for 6 seconds or
until all three LEDs are
illuminated to reset the
drive. Release the Unload
button when the reset
process begins.
2. Turn the drive off and then
on again. If it is an
internal drive, shut down
and turn off the host
server, then turn it back on
and allow it to boot.
3. Call technical support if
POST continues to fail.
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