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changing the data media for new
media when convenient.
Regular cleaning (every 24 hours of
tape pulling or weekly) can prevent
this signal being shown.
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 Both flashing slowly
in an alternating pattern
The tape drive is in disaster recovery
mode, restoring the operating system.
DAT 160 drive LED
Indicators
(with 4 LED indicators)
Ready
LED
Clean LED Tape LED Drive LED Meaning
Tape Ready
Signal
On steady Off Off Off
The data cartridge is loaded and the drive
is ready.
Tape Loading
Signal
Flashing
slowly
Off Off Off
The cartridge is loading or unloading, or
power-on self-test is in progress
Tape Activity
Signal
Flashing
rapidly
Off Off Off
The cartridge is loaded, activity is
occurring.
Cleaning
Advisory Signal
Off or
flashing
Flashing
slowly
Off Off If the cleaning advisory signal is
displayed:
The drive has detected that
cleaning is required to maintain
good performance.
Wait for the current operation to
finish and clean the drive with an
appropriate cleaning media,
ensuring it has not expired.
Continue to use the drive as
before. If the signal repeats,
consider changing the data media
for new media when convenient.
Regular cleaning (every 24 hours
of tape pulling or weekly) can
prevent this signal being shown.
Media Caution
Signal
Off or
flashing
Off Flashing
slowly
Off If the media caution signal is displayed:
The drive has detected that the
data media being used is likely to
be nearing the end of its life,
damaged or degraded.
It is recommended that once the
current operation is complete, the
drive is cleaned with appropriate
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HP DAT Tape Drives
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