Tandberg Data SDLT 600 - Manual (Page 75)

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C HAPTER 5
Using Your Tape Drive
This chapter describes how to start using your SDLT 600 tape drive system. This includes making a
trial back-up, cleaning the tape mechanism, and various troubleshooting information. This chapter also
includes information on the LEDs and buttons on the front panel of the system.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• “Power-On Self-Test” describes the sequence of activities that occur when power is first applied
to the tape drive.
• “Performing a Trial Back-up” describes how to back up a sample file to ensure proper operation
of the system.
• “Updating the Firmware” describes how to update the firmware (microcode) that resides inside
the tape drive and controls its behavior.
• “Cleaning the Tape Mechanism” describes the considerations to keep in mind when using SDLT
cleaning tapes.
• “Front Panel Controls and LEDs” describes the functionality of the front panel controls and
LEDs.
• “Troubleshooting” lists troubleshooting tips and diagnostic tools to use if the tape drive system
fails.
5.1 Power-On Self-Test
The SDLT 600 tape drive system performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) each time the tape drive is
powered on. POST normally completes in 10 to 15 seconds—when a data cartridge is not in the tape
drive— when the unit is powered on. However, if a data cartridge is in the tape drive when the unit is
powered on, POST duration is longer, depending on how much tape in the data cartridge may be
loaded in the tape drive.
While POST is running, the SDLT 600 tape drive system responds BUSY to SCSI commands. The
SDLT 600 tape drive system also responds to various SCSI messages during POST.