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Fiducials, Drive power, Indicators and icons – IBM 3590 User Manual

Page 33: Library locating fiducials

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Fiducials

Figure 5 shows a B1A or E1A with a single fiducial

1 . The fiducial is used

by cartridge-handling devices to locate and remember where the tape
subsystem device is installed. Do not cover or change the fiducial.

Drive Power

The power switch is located on the back of each device. This toggle switch
controls the distribution of ac power to the associated device. Certain
subsystem configurations have additional controls for distribution of ac power
to the device.

It is recommended that all SCSI ports be taken offline before powering off the
drive. See “Services Menu” on page 33.

Indicators and Icons

This section describes the indicators on the 3590.

Figure 5. Library Locating Fiducials

Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and Controls

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