3.1.2.7 Summary of TF-Series Tape Drive Controls and Indicators
Table 3–2 summarizes the tape drive controls.
Table 3–2 TF-Series Tape Drive Controls
Control
Position
Function
Handle
Open
Lets you insert or remove tape after rewind and
unload operations are completed.
Closed
Locks tape in operating position and begins load
sequence.
Unload button
Momentary
contact switch
Rewinds and unloads tape.
Bus node ID plug
Installed
Identifies bus node ID number (unit number)
of drive to system. Factory set to a number
0 through 6. Refer to Section 3.1.1.3 for
instructions on changing bus node ID plugs.
Not Installed
Drive bus node number is undefined. All four
indicators light, indicating fault condition.
Table 3–3 describes the meaning of the indicators.
Table 3–3 TF-Series Tape Drive Indicators
Write
Protected
Tape in Use
Use
Cleaning
Tape
Open
Handle
Condition
Off
Off
Off
Off
No power to tape drive.
Off
Off
Off
On steadily
Safe to move handle.
Power present.
Off
Off
Off
Blinking
Load fault. Cartridge
leader may be defective.
Pull out handle and
remove cartridge. Do not
use cartridge.
On/Off
On steadily
Off
Off
Tape loaded but not in
motion.
On/Off
Blinking
Off
Off
Tape in motion.
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