Status Lights (Fc 5619) - IBM 8233-E8B Manual

Table 43. Index number and the corresponding description of the tape drive
Index number Description
1
When the switch is set to the right, data can be written to and read from the tape.
2
When the switch is set to the left, data can only be read.

Status lights (FC 5619)

You might need to read the status lights on your tape drive to determine the operating status of the
drive. Use the information in this topic to perform this task.
The following illustration is a front view of the tape drive:
Figure 7. Front-view of tape drive
Table 44. Index number and the corresponding description for the front view of the tape drive
Index number Description
1
Cleaning LED (amber)
2
Media fault LED (amber)
3
Drive fault LED (amber)
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