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Tape LED
Tape LEDTape LED
Tape LED
Clean LED
Clean LEDClean LED
Clean LED
Meaning
MeaningMeaning
Meaning
Tape Ready Signal
Tape Ready SignalTape Ready Signal
Tape Ready Signal
On steady
Off
The data cartridge is loaded and the
drive is ready.
Tape Loading Signal
Tape Loading SignalTape Loading Signal
Tape Loading Signal
Flashing slowly
Off
The cartridge is loading or unloading, or
power-on self-test is in progress
Tape Activity Signal
Tape Activity SignalTape Activity Signal
Tape Activity Signal
Flashing rapidly
Off
The cartridge is loaded, activity is
occurring.
Media Caution Signal
Media Caution SignalMedia Caution Signal
Media Caution Signal
Off or
flashing
Flashing slowly
If the media caution signal is displayed:
Wait for the current operation to
finish, then insert a different tape
and repeat the operation that was
being performed.
If the media caution signal does
not show this time, it indicates that
the original cartridge was nearing
the end of its useful life. Copy any
data you want to keep from the
original tape onto a new tape if
possible, and then discard the old
tape.
If the media caution signal
appears again with the second
tape, the tape heads need
cleaning.
If the media caution signal
appears after using a cleaning
cartridge, the cleaning cartridge
has probably expired and should
be discarded.
Error Condition Signal
Error Condition SignalError Condition Signal
Error Condition Signal
Off
On steady
HP DAT drives perform a comprehensive
self-test during power-up. If a hard error
causes the self-test to fail, the clean light
changes to steady amber. Run HP Library
& Tape Tools to help diagnose the
problem.
OBDR Signal
OBDR SignalOBDR Signal
OBDR Signal
Both flashing slowly
in an alternating pattern
The tape drive is in disaster recovery
mode, restoring the operating system.
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Technical Specifications
DA - 11883 Worldwide — Version 15 — March 20, 2006
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