Quantum Scalar 218FC, User Manual

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Operation and Maintenance 59
Drive Operating Conditions
Use the following table to determine each drive’s operating condition:
LED Label
(Right Indicator Panel)
Color State Operating Condition
Write Protected Orange ON
OFF
Tape is write-protected.
Tape is write-enabled.
Tape in Use Yellow Blinking
ON
Tape is moving.
Tape is loaded; ready for use.
Use Cleaning Tape Yellow ON
Remains on after
unloading
cleaning tape
After cleaning,
turns on again
when reloading
data cartridge
Drive head needs cleaning, or the tape is bad.
Cleaning attempted, but tape expired, so
cleaning not performed.
Problem data cartridge. Try another cartridge.
Operate Handle Green ON
OFF
OK to operate the Cartridge Insert/Release
Handle.
Do not operate the Cartridge Insert/Release
Handle.
All Right Indicator
Panel LEDs or,
All Left Indicator
Panel LEDs ON
Blinking
POST is starting.
An error has occurred.
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