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Step 8
This step examines the drive as the possible source of the problem.
While pressing the power switch to turn on the power, watch for the following:
v
The three status lights come on for approximately 10 seconds, then go out.
v
The LCD displays the message
READY-NOTAPE
or
READY-TAPE
.
Did the three status lights come on and go out, and did the message
READY-NOTAPE
or
READY-TAPE
display?
NO
Refer to “Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery
Procedure Numbers” on page 41 and follow the problem determination
steps.
YES
Go to Step 9.
Step 9
This step checks whether the SCSI address switch setting is correct.
Is the SCSI address set correctly?
NO
Set the SCSI address to the correct setting, then return to Step 1. Refer to
the instructions for setting the SCSI address in the 7208 Model 345 8mm
Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide.
YES
Go to Step 10.
Step 10
This step examines the tape cartridge as the possible source of the problem.
1.
If there is a tape cartridge currently in the drive, press the unload button to
eject it. If the cartridge fails to eject, refer to “Manually Removing a Tape
Cartridge” on page 31.
2.
With the power turned on to the 7208 Tape Drive, insert a blank IBM AME
data cartridge.
3.
Check that after approximately 20 seconds, the Ready light comes on and stays
on, and the LCD displays the message
READY-TAPE
.
Did the cartridge load correctly?
NO
Refer to “Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery
Procedure Numbers” on page 41 and follow the problem determination
steps.
YES
Go to Step 11.
Step 11
This step describes the reassembly process.
1.
Press the power switch to turn off the power.
2.
Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
3.
Make sure that the power supply connector (J1) is plugged into the drive.
4.
Make sure that the power supply connector (J2) is plugged into the cooling fan.
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