Use the following table to interpret tape drive activity by observing tape drive
LEDs (1 in Figure 7-3).
Table 7-4. Tape Drive Activity
LED
Color Represents Drive Status
Green Processor
activity
v Solid ON - Drive's main processor is not operating
v Solid ON for 3 seconds, then blinks twice - Drive firmware is
downloading
v 1 blink per second - Normal: Drive operational
v Blinks 3 times in 3 seconds, then pauses (solid OFF), and then
repeats - Drive is activating (varying online)
v 10 blinks per second - Identify mode
v Solid OFF - Drive's main processor is not operating
Amber Health of
the drive
v Solid ON - Drive has failed
v Solid OFF - Normal: drive operational
Blue Power
control
v Solid ON - Drive is powered down and ready to be replaced or
varied online
v 1 blink per 10 seconds - Normal: Drive operational
v Solid OFF - Drive is not receiving power
Fibre Port Link LED
The fibre port link LED (2 in Figure 7-3) shows the current state of the fibre
channel link and indicates whether or not the link is ready to transmit commands.
Use the following table to interpret fibre channel link activity.
1
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2
Figure 7-3. Tape drive LEDs
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