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D
ECEMBER
2003 VXA-2
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M
ONITORING THE
LED
S
Self Test
Self-test running Fast scrolling green Off or Flashing
Green
Self-test passed Green Green Green Off
Self-test failed
g
Yellow Yellow Yellow Off
Firmware Load
Loading firmware Flashing
Yellow
Flashing
Green
Flashing
Yellow
Orange
Loading firmware Flashing
Green/Yellow
Flashing
Green/Yellow
Flashing
Green/Yellow
Orange
a
For the power-on self-test, the LEDs scroll sequentially right to left then left to right in yellow and green. LED 4 illuminates in red and green.
When POST is completed, LED 4 is illuminated in green.
b
Retry the operation with another tape. If the problem persists, try power cycling the drive to clear the error. If you cannot resolve the
problem yourself, contact Exabyte Technical Support. To capture a log of a problem, use VXA2Tool, which is available as a free download
from
www.exabyte.com .
c
You may need to return the tape drive for service; contact Exabyte Technical Support. To get a log of the problem, use VXA2Tool, which is
available as a free download from
www.exabyte.com .
d
The tape was written without a valid end-of-data mark, which often occurs if you power-down the tape drive while the tape drive was
writing. The tape drive will perform a format recovery, which involves reading the data to determine where the end of data is located. This
may take as long as 2 to 3 hours.
e
Refer to the Chapter 4 for troubleshooting information.
f
If the tape drive is in Boot Block Mode, try power cycling the drive. If it remains in Boot Block Mode, load new firmware. VXA-2 firmware
is available at
www.exabyte.com .
g
If a self-test fails, clean the tape drive with a VXAtape cleaning cartridge. If the failure still occurs, try a new tape.
KEY: Flashing LEDs = On = Off =
Table 3-1 LED states (continued)
Operation LED
Pattern
LED #1
LED #2
LED #3
LED #4