IBM RS/6000 44P - Manual (Page 42)

Status Disturbance
(amber)
Ready (green) Activity
(green)
The power-on self-test (POST) is running or
the system has issued a Reset to the drive. On On On
One of the following has occurred:
v The power is off.
v The POST has completed successfully, but
no tape cartridge has been inserted.
See note 2.
Off/On Off Off
A tape cartridge has been inserted, and the
8mm Tape Drive is ready to receive
commands from the system. See note 2. Off/On On Off
A tape cartridge has been inserted, and the
8mm Tape Drive is performing a tape load or
unload operation. See note 2. Off/On Off Flashing
The tape is in motion, and the 8mm Tape
Drive is busy running a device operation. See
note 2. Off/On On Flashing
The 8mm Tape Drive has detected an internal
fault that requires corrective action. See note
1. Flashing Off Off
The tape path requires cleaning. Refer to
“Cleaning the Tape Drive” on page 27. On Off or On Off or Flashing
Notes:
1. If a fault or an error condition occurs, press the unload button for approximately 15
seconds to reset the drive. If the disturbance light still flashes after the reset,
contact your service representative for assistance.
2. If the disturbance light is on, cleaning is required. See “Cleaning the Tape Drive” on
page 27.
Liquid Crystal Display
The 8mm Tape Drive features a liquid crystal display (LCD), which is located on the
front panel. The LCD displays operating and error messages.
Changing the Display Language
The text on the 8mm Tape Drive LCD is available in several languages. To change the
language:
1. Press and hold the unload button after you turn the power on to the 8mm Tape
Drive or, if your system unit is already running, press and hold the unload button for
approximately 15 seconds until the LCD displays
RESET . Release the unload button
for approximately one second, then press and hold the unload button again.
2. After the LCD cycles through all the reset messages, it cycles through the available
languages. When the desired language displays, release the unload button.
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