User`s guide

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guide
Understanding LED Sequences
68 LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide
Drive FLASHES
Drive FLASHES
The drive mechanism has
detected an error.
Load a new cartridge. If the
error persists, power cycle or
reset the drive.
If the Drive LED remains on,
call for service.
Drive, Tape, and
Ready FLASH
Drive, Tape,
and Ready
FLASH
There is a firmware download
problem.
Insert a cartridge to clear the
LED sequence. If the
condition persists, call for
service.
Drive and Ready
ON with Tape and
Clean OFF.
Alternates
repeatedly.
The drive has a firmware error. Power cycle or reset the
drive. Upgrade the
firmware. If the condition
persists, call for service.
LED Sequence
(Half-Height)
LED
Sequence
(Full-Height) Cause Action Required