Unload Button
Function
How to Initiate the Function
Force a drive
dump (part of the
maintenance
mode)
Attention: If the drive detects a permanent error and displays an error code, it automatically forces a
drive dump (also known as a save of the firmware trace). If you force a drive dump, the existing dump
will be overwritten and data will be lost. After you force a drive dump, do not turn off the power to the
drive or you may lose the dump data. Choose one of the following procedures:
If the drive is in maintenance mode (Status LED is solid amber), refer to Function Code 4: Force a
Drive Dump.
If the drive is in operating mode (Status LED is solid or flashing green), press and hold the Unload
Button for ten seconds.
If captured dump data exists, the drive places it into a dump area.
Reset the drive Press and hold the Unload Button until the drive begins the reset procedure. (Status LED will be amber.)
Note: If a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive the drive will unload the tape. Repeat the reset procedure
after the tape is unloaded. The drive saves a dump of the current drive state, then reboots to allow
communication. Do not cycle power as this will erase the contents of the dump.
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
The drive can:
Run diagnostics
Test write and read functions
Test a suspect tape cartridge
Update firmware
Perform other diagnostic and maintenance functions
The drive must be in maintenance mode to perform these functions.
Attention: Maintenance functions cannot be performed concurrently with read or write operations. While in maintenance
mode, the tape drive does not accept SCSI commands from the server.
Note: During normal operation the fan only runs when cooling is required. The fan will be turned on/off during the POST and
Run Drive Diagnostics to demonstrate the fan is operational.
Entering Maintenance Mode
Exiting Maintenance Mode
Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump
Function Code 5: Copy Drive Dump
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive
Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media
Function Code F: Write Performance Test
Function Code H: Test Head
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
Function Code P: Post Error Reporting Enabled
Function Code U: Post Error Reporting Disabled
Entering Maintenance Mode
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