Inserting A Tape Cartridge - Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3600 Operation

3.1.2.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge
Before you use the tape drive, make sure the system is turned on (the power
switch glows). During power-up, the TK70 drive runs self-tests that last a few
seconds. All three lights (orange, yellow, and green) come on momentarily,
then the yellow light blinks during the self-tests. At the end of the tests, the.
yellow light goes off and the green light comes on, accompanied by a short
beep. The green light and the beep indicate that you can move the cartridge
release handle.
CAUTION: Move the handle only when the green indicator light is on. Moving
the handle while the yellow light is on could damage the drive. If all three lights
blink rapidly at any time, a fault condition exists. Press the Unload button once.
If the fault is cleared, the tape unloads. The yellow light blinks during unloading,
then the green light comes on. If the fault is not cleared, the three lights continue
to flash. Do not attempt to use the tape drive or to remove the tape cartridge.
Call your DIGITAL service representative.
Use the following procedure to insert a tape cartridge (see Figure 3-8):
1. Pull the handle open.
2. Position the cartridge so the arrow on the cartridge faces left and points
toward the drive. Insert the cartridge into the TK70 tape drive until you
feel the cartridge lock into place.
3. Push the handle closed.
The green light goes off and the yellow light blinks as the tape loads.
When the yellow light glows steadily, the tape is ready to use.
NOTE: If the green light blinks rapidly when you push the handle closed,
the drive has detected a cartridge fault. Pull the handle open and remove
the cartridge. Use another cartridge.
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