Technical data

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Operating the 4 mm MTC drive 4 mm MTC drives

Switches 4 through 8

These switches are used to define the drive’s connectivity and functionality

according to the host and customer requirements. The default setting for all

switches is ON.

3.3 Operating the 4 mm MTC drive

The 4 mm MTC drive has the following controls:

Figure 9: Controls: 4 mm MTC drive

The indicators have the following meanings:

● The standby indicator flashes when the MTC drive’s self-test is running

after the system has been powered up.

The standby indicator also flashes when the MTC drive is accessed during

normal operation.

The indicator is illuminated when a cartridge has been inserted and no data

is being sent to the MTC drive or when the tape is not in motion.

It is extinguished when no cartridge has been inserted.

4 mm cartridges require relatively long preparation and positioning times.

The standby indicator thus flashes for a corresponding length of time.

(1) Green LED

(standby indicator)

(2) Amber LED (error indicator)

(3) Release button