Datasheet

Note: Where
* is On, Off, or Flashing
80GB DAT160 tape drive(FC 5619):
LED's description are from left to right. The meaning of the LEDs are:
* * On One of the following conditions:
z The tape path needs cleaning(refer to the tape drive cleaning instructions).
z A cleaning cartridge has been inserted and the cleaning cartridge has exceeded
the maximum number of cleanings for the cleaning cartridge.
Flashing Off Off The Power-On Self Test(POST) is running
Off Off Off One of the following conditions:
z The power is Off
z The POST has completed successfully, but no tape cartridge has been inserted.
On Off ** A tape cartridge has been inserted and the drive is ready to receive commands from
the system.
On Flashing Off One of the following conditions:
z A tape cartridge has been inserted and the tape drive is busy running a device
command.
z The tape drive is performing a tape load/unload operation,
z The tape drive is in a cleaning operation.
* * Flashing One of the following conditions:
z The tape drive has detected an internal fault that requires corrective action.
Reset the drive by pressing the blue Eject button. If this does not clear the
condition, power the drive off then back on.
If the condition cannot be cleared using this method, refer to your service
guide or system diagnostics for further assistance.
The AIX diagnostic command:
diag -c -d rmtx <-where x is the tape drive#
will issue a reset to the tape drive if AIX is able to communicate with the
drive.
z A manual microcode download was attempted and failed. Power the drive off
and then back on to clear this condition.
Amber Amber Amber Green
Activity Cleaning
Required
Media
Fault
Drive
Fault
Ready/Activity
Power on LED test(2.0 Seconds) On On On On
Power on self-test (POST) activity Off Off Off Flashing
POST Failed Off Off Flashing Off
POST Passed On(1) or
Off
Off Off Off
Data Cartridge Loading On(1) or
Off
Off Off Flashing
Data Cartridge Loaded, no activity On(1) or
Off
On(2) or
Off
Flashing
(3) or
Off
On
Data Cartridge Loaded, activity On(1) or On(2) or Flashing Flashing
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