Exabyte EXB-8205 Performing the Initial Power On, Tape Drive Stored for Less Than Six Months

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:

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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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