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Use the following table to interpret the rear panel LED sequences (see page 19) and the
appropriate action to take, if any:
LED
Sequence
Cause Action required
The tape is ejected
immediately and Tape
Error is FLASHING, or
Drive Error FLASHES on
unloading tape.
The tape cartridge
memory (CM) may be
faulty.
Write-protect the cartridge by sliding the red switch
on the tape cartridge. The tape can be loaded and
the data read. Once the data is recovered, the
cartridge must be discarded.
Drive Error FLASHING.
The drive mechanism
has detected an error.
Load a new cartridge. If the error persists, power
cycle or reset the drive.
If the 'Drive Error' LED remains on, call for service.
Drive Error, Tape Error and
Ready FLASHING.
There is a firmware
download problem.
Insert a cartridge to clear the LED sequence. If the
condition persists, call for service.
Drive Error and Ready ON
with Tape Error and Clean
OFF. Sequence alternates
repeatedly.
The drive has a
firmware error.
Power cycle or reset the drive.
Upgrade the firmware. If the condition persists, call
for service.
LED
Sequence
Cause Action required
The Act Term LED is off.
The enclosure is not
providing auto-
termination.
Check that the drive’s SCSI cable is connected to
the SCSI-IN connector. Check whether a terminator
or other SCSI cable is plugged into the SCSI-OUT
connector. If a terminator is connected, remove it. If
another SCSI cable is connected, make sure that
the SCSI chain is terminated at the last device.
The Fan/PWR LED is
amber.
There has been an
enclosure failure or the
cooling fan is not
working correctly.
Call for service.
or
then
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