Sun Microsystems StorageTek T9840, User'S Reference Manual

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Configurations
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The following table interprets the various states of the encryption status LED. Refer to
the Crypto Key Management documentation for additional information.
Configurations
T9840 Tape Drives are available in desktop, rack-mountable, and library-attached
configurations.
Desktop and Rack-mountable Drive Units
Both the desktop and rack-mount configurations, shown in
FIGURE 1-3 on page 27
, feature
manual tape cartridge loading. The desktop version (T9840A/B only ) comprises a single
drive and a power supply mounted within a cabinet with rubber feet. The rack-mount
version includes a single drive or dual drives plus power supplies in a chassis (tray).
TABLE 1-1
Encryption Status LED State Descriptions
LED State Mode Description
Green Safe Encryption capable, but not enabled.
Normal-unencrypted drive write/read cartridge operations.
Red Armed Encryption enabled/active.
Ready to encrypt.
Slow flashing Green
1
Reset
2
Encryption previously enabled, but requires keys.
Drive is capable read-only, unencrypted cartridge operations.
Slow flashing Red
1
Encryption read/write cartridge operation in progress.
Amber Requires media key.
Slow flashing Amber
1
Requires device key.
Cycling
3
Zeroed Media, device, and enabling keys missing.
The drive is unusable, and must be returned to manufacturing.
1. Slow flash (1 cycle per second)
2. Drive is no longer capable of unencrypted write operation once encryption has been enabled.
3. The LED continuously cycles through all three colors at the slow flash rate.