Table 2–12 Possible Tape System States Following Initialization - Quantum DLT 8000 Product Manual

Table 2–12 Possible Tape System States Following Initialization (continued)
State
A tape cartridge is present, but
the handle is up (not
recommended)
The tape system detects an error
condition
The system is powered on with
the handle in open position
POST completes in about 15 seconds and the tape system should respond normally to all
commands (POST is complete after Stage 2 in Table 2-11). However, it might take
longer for the media to become ready.
After a bus reset, the tape system responds within a bus selection time-out period (per
the ANSI SCSI specification). A reset may have the Tape In Use indicator blinking
because a reset forces the tape to be rewound to BOT.
Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape Drive
Indicator Display and Activity
The yellow Tape In Use indicator extinguishes. The green
Operate Handle indicator flashes. When the Insert/Release
Handle is lowered, the cartridge loads. If handle will not lower,
ensure the tape cartridge is pushed all the way into the tape
system.
Right- or left-hand indicators blink repeatedly. Try to unload the
tape and reinitialize the tape system by pressing the Unload
button, or turn system power off then back on. The indicators
stop blinking and the system attempts to reinitialize. Note that
after pressing the Unload button you may have to wait five
minutes before the Operate Handle indicator illuminates due to
the retry being attempted first. The indicators illuminate steadily,
then extinguish if the test succeeds.
Operate Handle indicator is blinking. Close the Insert/Release
Handle and wait for indicator to illuminate steadily.
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