Quantum A-Series User Manual

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Chapter 3  Using Your Tape Drive
Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject
Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide
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LTO-3A
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As shown in 
the LTO-3A tape drive front panel display has four 
LED indicators that reflect the operating condition of the drive:
The green 
POWER
 LED is on whenever power is applied to the drive.
The green 
ACTIVITY
 LED, the orange 
ERROR
 LED, and the amber 
STATUS
 
LED are either on steady or blinking at different rates in various 
combinations to indicate the various drive conditions as shown in 
Figure 4  LTO-3A Front Panel 
Display
In 
This indication . . . 
Signifies that the LED is . . .
On
illuminated continuously in a steady state.
Slow
blinking on and off at a rate of one cycle per 
second.
Fast
blinking on and off at a rate of four cycles per 
second.