Quantum manual DLT VS80 Use, Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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CHAPTER 4

DLT VS80 Use

This chapter explains how to use your DLT VS80 tape drive. It describes the front panel LEDs and controls, how to load and eject DLTtape IV data cartridges, how to use and care for DLTtape IV data cartridges, and how to use the cleaning cartridge.

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4.1Front Panel Controls and Indicators

This section explains what the front-panel controls and indicators are, and how they are used. See Figure 4-1.

External Power LED

Data cartridge door

(tabletop tape drive only)

 

Drive Error LED

Unload button

Ready LED

Clean/Media LED

Figure 4-1.Tabletop Tape Drive Front Panel Layout

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Contents Page Trademarks CopyrightLegal Disclaimers Contact InformationFollowing table lists all revisions made to this document Revision HistoryMay Table of Contents DLT VS80 Use List of Figures List of Figures Viii May List of Tables List of Tables May Related Documents Purpose and ScopeStructure of this Manual For More Information Reader Comments Conventions Used in this ManualDLT VS80 Tape Drive Overview DLT VS80 Tape Drive FeaturesData Transfer Rate Embedded Diagnostics Firmware Update CapabilityCapacity Data CompressionScsi Requirements Preparing to Install Your Tape DriveBefore You Begin Installing Your Tabletop Tape DriveUnpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a Location Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape DriveSelecting a Location for Your Tabletop Tape Drive Tabletop Tape Drive Rear Panel Layout Setting the Scsi IDScsi ID Selector Switch Connecting the CablesTape Drive Scsi and Power Cable Connections Workstation Scsi Cable Connections Terminating Your Tabletop Tape Drive Powering the TerminatorCompleting the Installation Unpacking Your Internal Tape Drive Installing Your Internal Tape DriveSetting the Scsi ID Configuring Your Internal Tape DriveTerminating Your Internal Tape Drive Terminator InstallationScsi Cable with Built-in Terminator Installing Your Internal Tape DriveDLT VS80 Installation 10.Tape Drive Installation in an Open Drive Bay Refer to Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive on 12.Securing the Internal Tape Drive in the Installation Bay Testing Your Tape Drive General Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting Your Tape DriveTroubleshooting the Tape Drive Symptom Problem Solution Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs DLT VS80 Installation May DLT VS80 Use Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsIndicator Activity During Tape Drive Operation Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test PostLEDs on page 3-20for help troubleshooting your tape drive Loading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Use and CareUnloading a Data Cartridge Write-Protecting Data Cartridges Caring for Your Data Cartridges Using the Cleaning Cartridge Updating Tape Drive Firmware-Overview DLT VS80 FirmwareUpdating the Firmware Creating a Firmware Update Data CartridgeUpdating the Firmware DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Problem Indications/Solution Troubleshooting the Firmware UpgradePage Rev A07