HP A3311A, A3312A, A3312AZ Status Lights, Tape Light, Clean Light, Module Tape DDS, If the clean light flashes amber:, Table 3. DDS Tape Module Status Light Indications

Module Tape DDS

DDS Tape Module

DDS Tape Module Front Panel

Status Lights

Table 3 lists the status light indications and actions for the tape light and clean light.

Tape Light

The tape light monitors the following tape parameters:

∙tape loading or unloading

∙tape loaded or unloaded

∙self-test in progress

∙read/write activity

Clean Light

The DDS tape module monitors the number of errors occurring during read and write operations. If the number of errors exceeds the error limit, the clean light flashes amber. This condition can be caused by a hard read or write error, dirty tape heads, or the tape nearing the end of its useful life.

If the clean light flashes amber:

1.Clean the tape heads.

2.Repeat the last operation and see if the clean light flashes again.

3.If the clean light flashes again, copy the data from the old tape onto a new tape then discard the old tape. The clean light is cleared after you load a cleaning cartridge, or when the DDS tape module is power cycled.

4.If the clean light flashes after cleaning the tape heads, you should service the DDS tape module.

Table 3. DDS Tape Module Status Light Indications

Tape Light	Clean Light	Indication/Recommended Action
Off	Off	No power or passed self-test.
Flashing Green	Off	Tape loading or unloading, or self-test in progress.
(1 flash/second)
Flashing Green	Off	Tape loaded and read/write activity.
(2 flashes/second)
Green	Off	Tape loaded. Ready.
Amber or Green	Flashing Amber	Tape heads are dirty. Copy the data to a new tape,
	(1 flash/second)	discard the old tape, and clean the tape heads.
Amber or Green	Amber	Drive fault. Replace the DDS tape module.

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