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Quantum A-Series Power On Self-Test POST Troubleshooting, POST Operation, Stage, What You Observe

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Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting

Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive

Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting

Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting

POST Operation

This section provides troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the system fail its power on self-test (POST).

See the data cartridge appendices in this document (Data Cartridges) for complete visual inspection instructions for Super DLTtape II data cartridges.

The Web site www.dlttape.com also includes valuable information about SDLT systems.

The A-Series tape drive performs a power on self-test (POST) each time the tape drive is powered on. POST normally completes in 10 to 15 seconds—when a data cartridge is not in the tape drive— when the unit is powered on. However, if a data cartridge is in the tape drive when the unit is powered on, POST duration is longer, depending on how much tape in the data cartridge may be loaded in the tape drive.

See Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject to help familiarize yourself with the LEDs on the front panel.

For the SDLT 600A tape drive, Stage 3 in the following table provides the sequence of operations to expect when power is turned on.

Table 5 LED Lighting Pattern During Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Stage	What You Observe

1 (Power	All LEDs illuminate for approximately one second.
On)

2The LEDs flash on, then off in a progressing pattern from left to right. Stages 1 and 2 generally complete within approximately five seconds.

3The right LEDs remain off, the left LED illuminates steadily, and the middle LED flashes until POST completes. This stage typically lasts for 5 to 10 seconds.

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$6HULHV7DSHULYHV $6HULHV7DSHULYHV$ TRADEMARK STATEMENT COPYRIGHT STATEMENTGetting Started ContentsPreface IntroductionChapter Using Your Tape DriveSpecifications Appendix AData Cartridges Appendix BAppendix C Regulatory ComplianceGlossary Figures Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge DoorWrite-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchTables Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Preface This document is organized as follows Quantum Corporate Headquarters Quantum Home Page Technical Publicationsin commercial or non-commercial products overview.htmllgpl.html GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and hence can be freely usedQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Introduction OverviewChapter Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop DriveQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Maximum Native Product FeaturesA-Series Maximum StorageQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Product FeaturesChapter Getting StartedThe Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inResetting System Defaults Name Password/SettingWarranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions Handling ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionElectrostatic Discharge Protection Chapter Using Your Tape DriveFront Panel LEDs and Tape Eject SDLT 600A LTO-3ASDLT 600A Port Title SymbolLED/Button ColorPort Title SymbolLED/Button ColorSignifies that the LED is In tableLTO-3A This indicationDrive Condition Error LEDActivity LED Status LEDWrite-Protect Switch Write Protecting a SDLT 600A Data Cartridge A-Series Data CartridgesOrange Indicator Rectangle Write-protect Switch Slide LEFT to Enable Slide RIGHT to Disable Write-protectionWrite-protection Sliding the write-protect switch toward theEnables data to be Write Protecting an Ultrium Data CartridgeUnloading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not What You Observe Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingPOST Operation Stageevent that your tape drive fails its POST Over Temperature Condition Then…You should… Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Frequently Asked QuestionsChapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix AA-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads A-Series SDLT 600A Tape DriveLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Pivoting Optical ServoPositive Engagement Modular DesignAdvanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Advanced Metal Powder MediaData Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM TCM PCBA Data Control Module Tape Control ModulePositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 forBase Plate Data Cartridge ReceiverElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Functional Specifications Product SpecificationsShock Unpackaged Shock and Vibration SpecificationsSpecification Functional SpecificationsShock Unpackaged Vibration Packaged Shock Common Notes Max forSDLT 600A tape drive Modes9Max3 DC PowerAC Power W MaxPk1Air Flow Requirements Environmental SpecificationsTemperature and SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording MethodStorage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Media Recording Media SpecificationsFigure 11 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtapeStorage Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsShipping Conditions Operating ConditionsValue Power SpecificationsA-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive DimensionDrive Performance Specifications SpecificationValue Specification Drive Performance SpecificationsValue Table 22 Environmental Environmental RequirementsReliability Specifications Table 24 Environmental LTO Cartridge SpecificationsCartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Data Cartridges Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600AUsing Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Temperature Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Spring-loaded Hub Reel Lock Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtapeData Cartridge Reel Locks Figure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge DoorBent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Data Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchData Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Figure 19 Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeWrite-protect Switch PositionIndicator OrangePlease refer to Loading a Data Cartridge Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3ASliding the write-protect switch toward theEnables data to be Write Protecting a Tape CartridgeTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600ALife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive LTO-3A Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape Loading the Cleaninga The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject IF there isThen the tape drive firmware Loading a Data Cartridge Tape DriveData Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED Unloading a Data Cartridge Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Regulatory ComplianceAppendix C SDLT 600A LTO-3ASDLT 600A Safety Certifications Electromagnetic Field SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Acoustic Noise Emissions Compliant to LTO-3ACountry Regulatory OrganizationRegulatory Organization VCCI 2006-04 Class B22, Class B CountryPerchlorate Material Environmental ComplianceDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary ASTM BIOSApplet ASICThe degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature DLT Digital Linear Tape FUP Firmware Update Gigabyte ISV Independent Software Vendor first to describe the structure of the file and its play out structural metadata but also to let the user specify its own metadata annotating the content of the file descriptive metadata SI The International System of Units VCCI Storing a file means creating a copy of a file from your local disk