IBM 7208 345, Service Manual

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Table 1. Status Lights on the 7208 Tape Drive (continued)
Status Lights Status Status of 7208 Tape Drive
Fault
Off or On
A tape cartridge has been inserted:
v
The 7208 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 8.
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.
Ready
Off
Activity
Flashing or Off
Fault
Flashing
The 7208 Tape Drive has detected an
internal fault that requires corrective action:
v
Reset the error by turning the power off
to the 7208 Tape Drive, then turning it
back on, or by holding down the unload
button for about 15 seconds.
v
If the Fault light still flashes after the
reset, contact your service representative.
Ready
Off or On
Activity
Off, On, or Flashing
Fault
On
The tape drive requires cleaning. See
“Cleaning the Tape Drive” on page 8.
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.
Ready
Off or On
Activity
Flashing or Off
Chapter 1. Reference Information
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