User's Manual

Configuring and Operating the DLT4700 Mini-Library
DLT4000/DLT4500/DLT4700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 5-13
Table 5-2 DLT4700 Operator Control Panel (Cont’d)
Button/Indicator Color Function
Write Protected
indicator
Orang
e
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
indicator
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 indicator
Orang
e
The read/write head needs cleaning. See Chapter
3.
Magazine Fault
indicator
Red Indicates a magazine failure.
Loader Fault
indicator
Red Indicates a loader transfer assembly error or
drive error.
Current Slot
indicators 0-6
Green Identifies the current slot (see Slot Select button).
Each current slot indicator blinks when its
corresponding cartridge moves to or from the
drive. Also used with the Magazine Fault or
Loader Fault indicator to show the type of fault
(Section 6.6.1 and Section 6.6.2.).
Density Select Green Indicates the user can choose a density on the
OCP