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Operating the Drive
Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 70)
Front Panel (HP SureStore DLT 70)
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Density and Compression Lights (yellow)
• When a tape is loaded, these lights indicate the density at which the tape is
written and whether compression is used. They indicate native
(uncompressed) capacities of 2.6, 6.0, 10.0/15.0, 20.0 and 35.0 GB.
• They are also used if you need to write a tape at a density lower than its default
density. See Chapter 5.
"Density Override" Light (yellow)
• Flashing: Means the flashing density lights indicate the new density you have
selected through the Density Select button. The new density will not take effect
until the host instructs the drive to start writing at BOT (Beginning of Tape). See
Chapter 5.
• Steady: The tape is being written at a density other than its default density.
Select Button
Repeatedly press this button to select a new density at which to write the tape.
Slot for Inserting Cartridge
Cartridge Locking Handle
Secures the tape cartridge inside the drive. Only operate the handle when the
green "Operate Handle" light is lit.
"Write-Protected" Light (orange)
Steady: The tape cartridge currently loaded in the drive is write-protected.
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