Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm manual Operation, Power-On Mode, Tape Drive Controls, Device States

4 Requirements for Use

Operation

This section provides general information about operating the tape drive. For more detailed instructions, refer to EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Installation and Operation.

Power-On Mode

In its normal power-on mode, the tape drive completes a power-on self-test in approximately 30 seconds. Once the power-on self test is complete, the tape drive loads the tape (if already inserted), and positions the tape at LBOT.

Tape Drive Controls

The only operator control on the tape drive is the unload button on the front panel. Pushing this button starts the unload procedure. This button can also be used to reset the tape drive if a servo error occurs.

The EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 have a smooth unload button. The EXB-8205XL and EXB-8505XL have a diamond-textured unload button.

Device States

Figure 4-6 shows the orientation of the green, amber, and dual green/amber LEDs on the front panel of the EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XL. Figure 4-7shows the orientation of the LEDs on the front panel of the EXB-8205 and EXB-8205XL. The three LEDs are status indicators.

May 1994	EXB-8205 and EXB-8505	4-11
	(Standard and XL)