IBM xSeries 260, User Manual

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Status Lights on the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive
Status Ready
(green) Tape
Motion
(green) Disturbance
(amber)
LED test. On 2
seconds at
power on On 2
seconds at
power on On 2
seconds at
power on
The power-on self-test (POST) is running
or the diagnostic cartridge is running. Flashing Off Off
One of the following has occurred:
Ÿ
The power is off.
Ÿ
The POST has completed
successfully, but no tape cartridge
has been loaded.
(See note 2 below.)
Off Off Off/On
A tape cartridge has been inserted and
the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive is ready to
receive commands from the system.
(See note 2 below.) On Off Off/On
The tape is in motion and the 12/24GB
4mm Tape Drive is running a device
operation or cleaning. (See note 2
below.) On Flashing Off/On
The 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive has
detected an internal error that requires
corrective action such as tape cartridge
failure, high humidity. (See note 1
below.) Off Off Flashing
The tape path requires cleaning, or a
poor quality tape cartridge is being used.
See “Cleaning the Tape Path on the
12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive” on
page 2-36. Off or On Off or
Flashing On
Notes:
1. If a fault or an error condition occurs, press the unload button for approximately
15 seconds to reset the drive. If the disturbance light still flashes after the reset,
contact your service representative for assistance.
2. If the disturbance light is on, cleaning is required. See “Cleaning the Tape Path
on the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive” on page 2-36.
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