IBM 220, Service Manual

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Table 1. Definition of Status Light Combinations
Ready Fault Activity
Definition
Flashing Off Off The Power-On Self Test (POST) is running or
the test cartridge is running.
Off or On On Off or Flashing The tape drive requires cleaning. See
“Cleaning the Tape Drive” on page 10.
v
If the Ready light is on, a tape cartridge is
in the drive. If the light is off, a cartridge
is not in the drive.
v
If the Activity light flashes, a tape
cartridge is in the drive and tape
movement is occurring. If the light is off,
no tape movement is occurring.
Off Off or On Off One of the conditions exists:
v
The power is off (Fault light is off).
v
The POST completed successfully, but no
tape cartridge has been inserted.
v
If the Fault light is on, cleaning is
required. See “Cleaning the Tape Drive”
on page 10.
On Off or On Off or Flashing A data cartridge has been inserted.
v
The 7206 Tape Drive is ready to receive
commands from the system (whether the
Fault light is on or off).
v
If the Fault light is on, cleaning is
required. See “Cleaning the Tape Drive”
on page 10.
v
If the Activity light flashes, a tape
cartridge is in the drive and tape
movement is occurring. If the light is off,
no tape movement is occurring.
On Off or On Flashing The tape is in motion, and the 7206 Tape
Drive is running an operation or is cleaning.
Off Flashing Off The 7206 Tape Drive detected an internal
fault that requires corrective action.
v
Reset the error by turning the power off to
the 7206 Tape Drive, then turning it back
on, or by holding down the open/close
button for 8 seconds.
v
If the Fault light still flashes after the reset,
contact your service representative.
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7206 Model 220 Service Guide