Normal Drive Operating Conditions
LCD Messages
Table 3-3 describes the messages displayed by the LCD during normal operation:
Table 3-3 Normal Operating Condition LCD Messages
Drive Operating Condition
No cartridge in drive.
When loading or unloading a cartridge.
When cartridge is loaded.
Loading the Tape Cartridge
In order to write data to, or erase data from the cartridge, check that the Write-Protect switch on the cartridge is in the write-
–
enabled position
all the way to the left.
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LCD Message
or:
"DC"–indicates that drive data compression is enabled.
"WP"–indicates that the tape cartridge is write-protected.
Line two of the 2-line by 20-character LCD displays drive status at any
particular time:
"Ready," "Locating," "Writing," "Reading," "Rewinding," etc.
Before loading into a drive, ensure that all other items from this package are
separated from the cartridge.
Never press in on the hub portion of the data cartridge.
Static electricity may cause the label or other items included in the package to
occasionally cling to the data cartridge.
Ultrium Tape Drive
Drive Empty
Cartridge Loading
In Progress
Cartridge Unloading
In Progress
Volume Loaded DC WP
Ready...
Warnings