SLR 25/50 Gbyte
A26361-H583-Z100-1-7419
English - 7
Meaning of the indicators
When the system unit is switched on, the drive carries out a self-test. The indicators are illuminated
or flash during this test.
During operation, the indicators have the following meaning:
Drive state
Ready
(green)
Activity
(green)
Fault (amber)
Cartridge/tape not loaded
OFF
OFF
OFF
Cartridge/tape not loaded, cleaning
required
OFF
OFF
ON
Tape loaded, no tape movement
ON
OFF
OFF
Tape loaded, tape movement
ON
Flashing
OFF
Tape loaded, no tape movement, cleaning
required
ON
OFF
ON
Tape loaded, tape movement, cleaning
required
ON
Flashing
ON
Tape loading or unloading, or cartridge
unloading
ON
Flashing
OFF
Tape loading or unloading, or cartridge
unloading, cleaning required
ON
Flashing
ON
Cleaning
OFF
Flashing
ON
Unrecoverable drive failure, cartridge
failure or MICROCODE DOWNLOAD
failure
OFF
OFF
Flashing
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The "Fault" indicator flashing is indicating a hardware failure. The drive is not ready for
use. In this instance, please contact our customer service center.
The "Fault" indicator steady ON indicates that a head cleaning operation is recommended
( see section "
"). The drive is still fully operational. The "Fault" indicator is reset
by operating the cleaning cartridge in the drive.
