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Status Light States

The following table explains the meaning of the green and amber status lights.

Status Lights on the 5.0GB 8-mm Tape Drive

Status Ready

(green)

Busy

(green)

Disturbance

(amber)

The power-on self-test (POST) is running or the

system has issued a Reset to the drive.

On On On

One of the following has occurred:

 The power is off.

 The POST has completed successfully, but

no tape cartridge has been inserted.

Off Off Off or On

A tape cartridge has been inserted and the 8-mm

tape drive is ready to receive commands from the

system.

On Off Off or On

A tape cartridge has been inserted and the 8-mm

tape drive is performing a tape load or unload

operation.

Off Flashing Off or On

The tape is in motion and the 8-mm tape drive is

busy running a device operation.

On Flashing Off or On

The 8-mm tape drive has detected an internal

fault that requires corrective action. If this occurs,

see the following note.

Off Off Flashing

The tape path requires cleaning. Refer to

“Cleaning the Tape Path on the 5.0GB 8-mm

Tape Drive” on page 2-29.

Off or On Off or

Flashing

Note: If a fault or an error condition occurs, first try to recover by pressing the

unload button. If this does not correct the fault, switch off the power to the 8-mm

tape drive and then switch on the power to the drive. If the condition continues, call

your service representative.

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IBM F50 User Manual Page 51