Drive Status 5-5
Table 5-2 describes the messages displayed on the LCD
during and immediately after the POST.
Table 5-2 Drive Status LCD Messages
Drive State LCD Message
POST is executing.
Will be displayed for 3 to 5 seconds, followed by:
DRV F/W is the firmware version of the drive.
LCD F/W is the firmware version of the LCD controller.
ID is the SCSI ID setting of the drive.
CPH is the cululative power on hours of the drive.
TSL us the time since last cleaning cycle of the drive (resets
to zero after every cleaning cycle if powered by a power
cycle).
DCL is the drive data cartridge load counter.
POST completed, no cartridge is
present, and the handle is down. or ‘4000DLT’ (DLT4000)
POST completed, a cartridge is
present, but the handle is up
(not recommended).
This message will appear after approximately 5 minutes.
The drive detects an error
condition.
POST completes in about 13 seconds and the drive responds normally to all
commands. However, it may take longer for the media to become ready.
Note
This is the preferred state for the
4000/7000DLT when powering up.
Note
The 4000/7000DLT should not be
left in this state when powering
down.