Exabyte EXB-8205 - Manual (Page 18)

Performing the Initial Power On
The procedure you use to perform the initial power on
depends on how long the tape drive has been stored. If you
are not sure how long the tape drive has been stored, check
the MLCH (machine level control history) label on the top of
the tape drive to find out when the tape drive was
manufactured. Although the tape drive may have been
operated since it was manufactured, for the purpose of the
initial power on, assume that it has been stored throughout
this period.
Tape Drive Stored for Less Than Six Months
If the tape drive has been stored for less than six months, the
only step you need to perform for the initial power-on is to
apply power to the tape drive.
When power is applied, the tape drive performs its
power-on initialization and self-test (POST). Assuming that
no data cartridge is loaded and that the tape drive is
connected correctly, POST takes about 32 seconds, as follows:
■ During the first part of POST, all three LEDs are lit.
■ During the second part of POST, the top LED is lit
and the middle and bottom LEDs may flash,
depending on whether the tape drive is connected to
the SCSI bus and a data cartridge is loaded.
When POST completes (top LED off), the tape drive is ready
for normal operation.
Important
■ Do not insert a data cartridge into the tape drive
while POST is occurring. The tape drive will eject it.
■ If the top LED does not go out after POST, an
error has occurred. Contact your vendor.
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