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LTO-3A

Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive

Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject

As shown in figure 4, the LTO-3A tape drive front panel display has four LED indicators that reflect the operating condition of the drive:

The green POWER LED is on whenever power is applied to the drive.

The green ACTIVITY LED, the orange ERROR LED, and the amber STATUS LED are either on steady or blinking at different rates in various combinations to indicate the various drive conditions as shown in table 4.

Figure 4 LTO-3A Front Panel

Display

In table 4:

This indication . . .	Signifies that the LED is . . .

On	illuminated continuously in a steady state.

Slow	blinking on and off at a rate of one cycle per
	second.

Fast	blinking on and off at a rate of four cycles per
	second.

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Explanation LEDSee the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed LTO-3A This indication Signifies that the LED isEOT Series Data Cartridges Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeWrite-protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Loading a Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to beWrite Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeDo not Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceAlways Stage What You Observe Power On Self-Test Post TroubleshootingPost Operation Post Troubleshooting TipsOver Temperature Condition If… Then… You should…Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape DriveSeries Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic RecordingPivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsModular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design Data Control Module Tape Control Module TCM PcbaBase Plate Data Cartridge ReceiverPositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Front Panel ModuleElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Product Specifications Functional SpecificationsSpecification Performance DataShock and Vibration Specifications Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulseShock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package Weight Shock UnpackagedVibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Type RandomVibration Packaged Type Random Type Sine, Sweep, and DwellShock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Vibration Type Sine SweepCurrent and Power Requirements ShockMax for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Environmental Specifications TemperatureSdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow RequirementsLimits Power On Specification Operating Limits No Tape LoadedStorage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Storage and ShipmentRecording Media Specifications Characteristic SpecificationAltitude Media StructurePhysical Data Cartridge MediaMedia Shipping Operating, and Storage Specifications Shipping ConditionsOperating Conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non ArchivalSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Power SpecificationsDimension Value Drive Performance Specifications Specification ValueDrive Performance Specifications Specification Operational Non-operational Environmental RequirementsMean Time Between Failures Reliability SpecificationsSpecification Description Environmental Considerations LTO Cartridge SpecificationsMean Time to Replace Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Using Data Cartridges for the Sdlt 600A Data CartridgesData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Super DLTtape Data CartridgeData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Bottom View Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Reel Locks Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch After Loading the Data Cartridge and During Operation Loading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AOrange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator Result Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Write Protecting a Tape CartridgeTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Cleaning the Tape MechanismOccasional Cleaning of Tape Head LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject If there is Then the tape drive firmwareLoading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Type Regulation/CertificationImmunity and ESD Limits Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions TestsTest Required Test Name Specification Performance Acoustic Noise EmissionsLTO-3A Country Regulatory Organization Compliant toVcci 2006-04 Class B Environmental Compliance Perchlorate MaterialDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to Degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature European Economic 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