Chapter 7. Service Procedures 7-19
• Physical write protect means that the cartridge write-protect switch is positioned
to prevent writing data to the tape.
• Logical write protect means that either the host has sent a command to prevent
writing to the tape, or the drive has disallowed writing due to some internally
detected condition.
• Dump present indicates that there is performance-related data stored within the
drive dynamic random access memory (RAM). This dump data can be retrieved by
a service representative for troubleshooting purposes.
• Clean required means that the drive needs to be cleaned by means of a cleaning
cartridge.
• WORM tape indicates that the cartridge currently in the drive is a WORM
cartridge.
Drive Rear Panel LEDs
Figure 7-21. Drive rear panel LEDs
Table 7-1 describes the various drive statuses indicated by the LEDs on the rear of the
drive.
Library
Port 0
Port 1
Status
Power
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