Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System
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Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
2.7 Tape System Operating Modes and Indicator Activity
Table 2-13 describes the various operating conditions of a tape system and what
observations can be made of the various indicators for each mode. A detailed description
of the modes for the Tape in Use indicator is provided.
Table 2–13 Tape System Operating Modes / Indicator Activity
Front Panel Indicator
Color of Indicator
State
Operating Mode
Write Protected
Orange
On
Off
Tape is Write-Protected
Tape is Write-Enabled
Tape in Use
Yellow
Blinking
On
Off
Tape is moving
Tape is loaded; ready
for use.
Tape not loaded
Use Cleaning Tape
Yellow
On
Remains on after
cleaning tape unloads
After cleaning,
indicator illuminates
again when (data)
tape cartridge is
reloaded.
Off
Tape system needs
cleaning or tape is
bad.
Cleaning tape
attempted to clean the
system head, but the
tape expired so
cleaning was not
done.
Problem tape
cartridge. Try another
cartridge. If problem
indication persists,
contact service
representative.
Cleaning is complete
or cleaning is
unnecessary.
Operate Handle
Green
On
Off
Blinking
Insert/Release handle
can be operated.
Do not operate
Insert/Release handle.
Close the
Insert/Release handle
and wait for Operate
Handle indicator to
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