Figure 1. Connector Locations on the Drive
Operating the LTO-9 Tape Drive
Operating the drive involves using the following front panel items:
Single-character Display (SCD)
SCD Dot
Ready and Fault Status LEDs
Unload Button
Operating Modes
Single-Character Display (SCD)
Status LEDs
Unload Button
Operating Modes
The drive functions in the following modes:
Operation mode - functions include reading and writing data, cartridge manipulation, error reporting, and firmware
updating using a field microcode replacement (FMR) cartridge. For more information, see Status LEDs.
Maintenance mode - functions include drive diagnostic, creation/unmake FMR cartridge, and drive memory dump
manipulation (force to RAM, copy to tape, copy to flash memory, and erase flash). For more information, see Diagnostic
and Maintenance Functions.
The Unload button is used to switch between modes.
Single-Character Display (SCD)
The SCD presents a single-character code for:
Error conditions and informational messages
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