Table D-1. Meaning of Status Light and Single-character Display (SCD) (continued)
If the
Status Light
is...
and the
SCD is...
Meaning
Amber Red
numbers,
letters, or
segments
During the power-on/initialization and POST (Power-On Self Test), the SCD briefly
displays
, then becomes blank (not lit) when POST is complete and there are no POST errors. If a
POST error has been detected, an error code will be displayed in the SCD and the Status
Light will flash amber.
Amber Flashing
The drive is exiting from maintenance mode. For more information, see “Diagnostic and
Maintenance Functions” on page D-26.
Amber Flashing
selected
function
The drive is executing the selected function while in maintenance mode.
Flashing
Amber once
per second
Displaying
error code
An error occurred and the drive or media may require service, or it may require cleaning.
Note the code on the SCD, then go to “Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions” on page
D-26 to determine the action that is required.
Flashing
Amber once
per second
Displaying
The drive needs cleaning.
Flashing
Amber
twice per
second
Displaying
Function
Code
or OFF
The drive is updating firmware.
1
The SCD will display a
if using an FMR cartridge. The SCD will be OFF if using the SCSI, SAS, or Fibre Channel
interface. For more information, see “Methods of Updating Firmware” on page 7-24.
Flashing
Amber
twice per
second
OFF The drive detected an error and is performing a firmware recovery. It will reset
automatically.
Flashing
Amber
twice per
second
Flashing
The drive is requesting a cartridge to be loaded.
Flashing
Amber
twice per
second
OFF There is a drive dump in flash memory.
1
Power should not be removed from the drive until the microcode update is complete. The drive indicates that the
update is complete by resetting and performing POST.
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