User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT2700 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5-13
Table 5-2 DLT2700 Operator Control Panel (Cont’d)
Button/Indicator Color Function
Write Protected
light
Orange When on, indicates the cartridge in the drive is
write-protected by one of these methods:
•= The write-protect switch is set to the write-
protect position
•= Host software write-protect qualifiers
•= When off, indicates that the cartridge in the
drive is write-enabled.
Tape In Use light Yellow Indicates tape drive activity as follows:
•= Slow blinking indicates tape is rewinding
•= Rapid blinking indicates tape is reading or
writing
•= When on steadily, indicates a cartridge is in
the drive and the tape is not moving
•= When off, indicates no cartridge is in the drive
Use Cleaning Tape
light
Orange The read/write head needs cleaning. See Chapter
3.
Magazine Fault light Red Indicates a magazine failure.
Loader Fault light Red Indicates a loader transfer assembly error
or drive error.
Current Slot lights
0-6
Green Identifies the current slot (see Slot Select button).
Each current slot light blinks when its
corresponding cartridge moves to or from the
drive. Also used with the Magazine Fault or
Loader Fault light to show the type of fault
(Section 6.6.1 and Section 6.6.2.).
Density Select Green Indicates you can choose a density on the OCP