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Table 3–23 TF85C Cartridge Tape Drive Indicators
Indicator
Color
State
Operating Condition
Write Protected
Orange
On
Tape is write-protected.
Off
Tape is write-enabled.
Tape in Use
Yellow
Blinking
Tape is moving.
On
Tape is loaded; ready for use.
Use Cleaning
Tape
Orange
On
Drive head needs cleaning or tape is bad.
If it remains on after
you unload the cleaning
tape . . .
Then the cleaning was not completed because the
tape ended.
If, after cleaning, it
turns on again when
the data cartridge is
reloaded . . .
Then a data cartridge problem occurred. Try
another cartridge.
Operate Handle
Green
On
Okay to operate the Insert/Remove handle.
Off
Do not operate the Insert/Remove handle.
All four
indicators
On
Power-on self-test is in progress.
Blinking
A fault is occurring. Press the Unload button to
unload the cartridge. If the fault is cleared, the
yellow indicator blinks while the tape rewinds.
When the green indicator turns on, you can
move the Insert/Remove handle to remove the
cartridge. If the fault is not cleared, all four
indicators continue to blink. Do not attempt to
remove the cartridge. Refer to the TF85C service
guide.
3.8.5 TF857 Tape Loader
This section describes the power on process and the operator control panel (OCP)
indicators.
3.8.5.1 Power-On Process
When the TF857 tape loader powers on, all of the indicators on the control panel
(OCP) turn on within 15 seconds. The power on self-test (POST) is initializing
the subsystem. When POST completes successfully, all OCP indicators, including
the Magazine Fault and Loader Fault indicators, turn off — except for Power On.
Then the elevator scans the magazine to find slots that contain cartridges.
3.8.5.2 Operator Control Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 3–11 shows the OCP controls and indicators. Table 3–24 describes their
functions.
System Maintenance 3–27