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3.2
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
This section explains how to use the front-panel controls and indicators.
Figure 3-1: DLT-VS80 Front Panel
3.2.1 Key to Indicators
This section describes what each front panel indicator means and the circumstances under
which one or more indicators are illuminated or blinking.
3.2.1.1
Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST)
Every time you turn on your DLT-VS80, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). This test
ensures that your drive is working properly and is ready to use.
1. While POST is in progress, watch the front panel LEDs. The LEDs turn on all at once
and then turn off.
2. The Ready (green) LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after
POST.
3. The drive emits a buzzing sound as it calibrates the read/write head's position. POST
is complete only after the buzzing sound stops.
POST takes several seconds to complete, after which the drive is ready to use.
Drive Error LED
Clean/Media LED
Unload Button
External Power LED
Ready LED
Cartridge Door
