Cleaned drive, but the cleaning light comes back on
Cleaning cartridge ejects in less than 20 seconds
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DDS : Drive making noises.
What is the state of the drive?
Periodic whirring noise is heard inside the drive
Drive was part the way through the backup, then stopped and is making
whirring or grinding noises
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DDS : Drive not detected/timeouts/no
response from drive.
What is the state of the drive?
No response from drive
Drive detected but not responding
Drive not detected
Drive not seen on SCSI bus
SCSI Timeouts being reported
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DDS : Drive speed or capacity problem.
What is the state of the drive ?
Backup is very slow
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DDS : Lights on drive.
What is the state of the drive?
Amber cleaning light is on (Solid)
Amber cleaning light is flashing
Cleaned drive, but the cleaning light comes back on
External drive has only green lights on
Troubleshooting, Tape Drive
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