
Chapter 4. Using Tape Drives in the RXT350
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Using SDLT Drives
Use the SDLT drive LEDs (shown in Figure 4-3) to monitor the drive’s activities.
The
Drive Density LED
indicates the type of tape cartridge loaded in the drive, as well as
its status. These combinations are summarized in the table below.
The
Drive Status LED
indicates whether the drive is powered on, if it is idle, whether
there is a cartridge loaded, and when and how the tape drive is in use, which includes
functions such as:
• The tape is moving.
• The drive is calibrating, reading, writing, or rewinding the tape.
• The drive is loading, unloading, or rewinding
The
Cleaning Required LED
indicates when cleaning is required.
Figure 4-3
The SDLT tape drive LEDs.
Possible Tape Cartridge Scenario
LED Color
No Cartridge Inserted
Black (Off )
Any SDLT II (SDLT 600) Cartridge Inserted
Green
Any SDLT I (SDLT 320 or 220) Cartridge Inserted
Orange
Any VS160 Cartridge Inserted
Orange
DLTtape IV Cartridge Inserted
Black (Off )
Cleaning
Required
LED
Drive
Status
LED
Drive
Density
LED