3.1.2.6 Summary of TF85 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators
Table 3–3 summarizes the TF85 tape drive controls. Table 3–4 describes
the meaning of the indicators.
Table 3–3: TF85 Tape Drive Controls
Control
Position
Function
Handle
Open
Lets you insert or remove a tape after rewind and
unload operations are completed.
Closed
Locks tape in operating position and begins load
sequence.
Unload button
Momentary
contact switch
Rewinds and unloads the tape.
Bus node ID plug
Installed
The bus node ID plug identifies the bus node ID
number of the drive to the system and is, by default,
the unit number. The bus node ID is factory set to
a number 0 through 6. Refer to Section 3.1.1.2 for
instructions on changing bus node ID plugs.
Not Installed
The drive bus node number is undefined. All four
indicators light indicating a fault condition.
Table 3–4: TF85 Tape Drive Indicators
Write
Protected
Tape in Use
Use Clean-
ing Tape
Open
Handle
Condition
Off
Off
Off
Off
No power to the tape drive.
Off
Off
Off
On steadily
Safe to move cartridge release
handle. Power is present.
Off
Off
Off
Blinking
Load fault.
The cartridge
leader may be defective. Pull
out the handle and remove
the cartridge. Do not use the
cartridge.
On/Off
On steadily
Off
Off
Tape is loaded but not in
motion.
On/Off
Blinking
Off
Off
Tape is in motion.
On
On steadily/
blinking
Off
Off
Cartridge is write protected.
Off
Off
On
Off
Drive needs cleaning with
CleaningTape III cartridge.
Operating the System Options
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