LTO Tape Drive User’s Guide
2 - Tape Drive Operation
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After the last maintenance function is reached, the display code wraps around to
0
.
NOTE: The unassigned digits (B, D, and G) are not displayed when the options are incremented.
IMPORTANT: The Eject button must not be pressed more frequently than once per second while
scrolling through the maintenance choices. If the button is pressed more frequently, the
currently selected maintenance option is executed instead of the desired scrolling operation.
Execute a Maintenance Function
The drive executes the maintenance function indicated by the character on the SCD when you
press and hold the Eject button for three (3) or more seconds. If the drive executes the function
successfully, the SCD indicates
0
. If the function fails, the status LED indicates continuous
amber and the SCD indicates the reason for the error by displaying an error code (reference
) from priority (lowest number) displays.
For a complete list of functions available, refer to
“Maintenance Mode Diagnostics” on page 47
Exit Maintenance Mode
The drive exits Maintenance mode when the Eject button is pressed twice within one second
while the SCD indicates
0
or when the selected maintenance function is completed either
successfully or unsuccessfully or when the Eject button is pressed during any currently
executing maintenance function.
Execute a Dump Operation When Not in Maintenance Mode
The drive performs a dump operation when the Eject button is pressed and held for 10 or more
seconds. The microcode goes to its initialized state after a dump operation.
NOTE: Data from a dump is for use by trained personnel for problem determination or engineering
debug.
Loading and Unloading Cartridges
If the Eject button is pressed while a tape is loaded, the drive will complete any operation in
process, then rewind and eject the cartridge. The beginning of the operation is indicated by the
status LED flashing green. Completion of the operation is indicated by the status LED
changing from flashing green to non-illuminated.
