95741 Sixth Edition 1-11
Operator Panels

Standard Operator Panel Indicators

The operator panel indicators (Figure 1-12) can convey more information than
described below. For additional information, see Chapter 7, “Error and
Recovery.”
Table 1-3 provides a detailed explanation of the 9840 Tape Drive operator
panel indicators.
Figure 1-12. Standard Operator Panel Indicators
1. power
2. activity
3. clean
4. service
Table 1-3. Operator Panel Indicators
Indicator
Name Indication Explanation
power (green) Off:
Flashing:
Flashing doesn’t stop:
On (steady):
Power is off.
Unit is powering up, performing IPL, or
collecting dump.
IPL failed.
Power applied and IPL complete.
activity (green) Off:
Flashing:
On (steady):
Tape cartridge not loaded.
Tape cartridge loaded and tape is moving.
Tape cartridge loaded and tape is stopped.
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