Datasheet

Note: Most backup applications that work with removable-media disk devices work
with the RDX drive. However, backup applications that create files larger
than 4 GB are not compatible with the FAT32 file system.
Front panel
The front panel of the RDX drive has a combined power-indicator LED and eject
button, and a manual-ejection hole. The RDX cartridge has a cartridge-indicator
LED.
The eject button is illuminated by a power-indicator LED. It shows the status of the
drive. Table 1 describes the meaning of the status of the power-indicator LED.
Table 1. Reading the power-indicator LED
LED status Meaning RDX drive status
Off No power The drive does not have power.
Steady green Ready The power is on, and the drive is working.
Flashing green Ejecting The cartridge is ejecting.
Flashing amber Fault The drive has detected a fault condition. For more
information, use the RDX utility software to run a
diagnostic test (see the documentation that comes
with the software).
The cartridge-indicator LED displays the status of the cartridge. Table 2 describes
the meaning of the status of the cartridge-indicator LED.
Table 2. Reading the cartridge-indicator LED
LED status Meaning RDX cartridge status
Off Not ready The cartridge was not inserted correctly, or the
drive has no power.
Steady green Ready The cartridge is ready.
Flashing green Activity The cartridge is in the process of reading, writing,
or seeking.
Flashing amber Fault The drive has detected a cartridge-fault condition.
For more information, run a diagnostic application
(see the software documentation that comes with
the drive).
Figure 4. Front panel components
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