IBM 7208 Model 345 Service Manual page 17

Table 1. Status Lights on the 7208 Tape Drive (continued)
Status Lights Status
Fault
Off or On
Off
Ready
Flashing or Off
Activity
Fault
Flashing
Off or On
Ready
Off, On, or Flashing
Activity
Fault
On
Off or On
Ready
Flashing or Off
Activity
Status of 7208 Tape Drive
A tape cartridge has been inserted:
v The 7208 Tape Drive is ready to receive
commands from the system (whether the
Fault light is on or off).
v If the Fault light is on, cleaning is
required. See "Cleaning the Tape Drive"
on page 8.
v If the Activity light flashes, a tape
cartridge is in the drive and tape
movement is occurring. If the light is off,
no tape movement is occurring.
The 7208 Tape Drive has detected an
internal fault that requires corrective action:
v Reset the error by turning the power off
to the 7208 Tape Drive, then turning it
back on, or by holding down the unload
button for about 15 seconds.
v If the Fault light still flashes after the
reset, contact your service representative.
The tape drive requires cleaning. See
"Cleaning the Tape Drive" on page 8.
v If the Ready light is on, a tape cartridge
is in the drive. If the light is off, a
cartridge is not in the drive.
v If the Activity light flashes, a tape
cartridge is in the drive and tape
movement is occurring. If the light is off,
no tape movement is occurring.
Chapter 1. Reference Information
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