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Whenever the yellow Tape in Use indicator is illuminated steadily, the tape system
and cartridge are ready to use. When the system is calibrating, reading, writing, or
rewinding the tape, the Tape in Use indicator blinks.
Table 2-14 explains each of the modes of the Tape in Use Indicator.
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Illuminated, steadily A cartridge is loaded in the tape system, but
the tape is not moving. This may mean no
application is communicating with the tape
system’s controller, or that the application is
communicating but is not delivering any
command that impact tape motion.
Blinking irregularly A calibration, read, or write operation is in
progress.
Blinking regularly The tape is loading, unloading, or rewinding.
Off No tape loaded in tape system.
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