User`s guide
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guide
Understanding LED Sequences
LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide 65
Ready is ON.
Ready is ON.
The drive is ready for 
operation.
None. This is normal.
Ready FLASHES.
Ready 
FLASHES.
The drive is carrying out a 
normal activity (read, write).
None.
If the drive is upgrading 
firmware, do not reset or 
power cycle it.
Ready FLASHES 
fast.
Ready 
FLASHES fast.
The drive is downloading 
firmware.
None.
Do not reset or power cycle 
the drive.
LED Sequence 
(Half-Height)
LED 
Sequence 
(Full-Height) Cause Action Required










