Figure 19 Front Panel LEDs
Performing a Trial Back-up
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Stage
What You Observe
If a data cartridge is in place when power is turned on, all
Note:
stages remain the same except stage 3. It may take a
considerably longer time for stage 3 to complete due to tape
rewind and searching operations that occur during that stage.
Green/Orange LED
(Drive Density)
Green LED
(Drive Status)
Yellow LED
(Cleaning Required)
Complete the following steps to perform a trial backup and verify correct
tape drive installation:
•
Insert a data cartridge. Push the data cartridge completely into the
system. The tape will load automatically.
•
Choose a sample file set from the host computer.
•
Create a backup file and then restore the file set. If the backup file
completely restores, without any errors, you installed the system
correctly.
Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive
Performing a Trial Back-up
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