HP Tc2100 - Server - 128 MB RAM Installation Manual page 15

Chapter 2
FDD
Disk Activity
LED
Figure 2-2. Input and Storage Device Controls and Indicators
Table 2-2. HP Backup Tape Drive LED Codes
Left LED Right LED
Off Off
On Off
Flashing* Off
Pulsing** Off
Off On
Off or Flashing*
Pulsing**
Flashing* Flashing*
* Flashing at 4-Hz rate
** Pulsing at 2-Hz rate
Status LEDs Backup Tape
Drive (Optional)
Definition
No Power
Cartridge loaded, drive ready, but No activity
Cartridge is loading/unloading, or in self-test
Cartridge is loaded, activity is occurring
Self Test Failed
Cartridge loaded, but Caution (tape may be near end of
life, or cleaning required)
• Insert different tape for same operation. If right LED
does not flash with new tape, old tape is near end of
life and needs to be replaced.
• If right LED does flash with new tape, tape heads
need cleaning.
• If right LED flashes after using cleaning cartridge,
the cleaning cartridge has probably expired; discard.
If both LEDs flash alternately, the tape drive is in disaster
recovery mode, restoring the operating system.
Controls, Ports, and Indicators
Eject Button
Eject Button
Eject Button
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