5
Indicator
State
Meaning
Off
Cleaning is
unnecessary (or
complete if just done).
Remaining
on after you
unload
cleaning
tape
Cleaning tape attempted
to clean the drive heads,
but was expired
(insufficient cleaning
area), so the heads were
not adequately cleaned.
Turns on
again when
the data
cartridge is
loaded after
cleaning
Data cartridge may be
defective; try another
cartridge.
O
PERATE
H
ANDLE
(green)
On
Cartridge
insert/release handle is
unlocked and can be
operated.
Off
Cartridge
insert/release handle is
locked. Do not operate
handle.
U
NLOAD
(
PUSH
-
BUTTON
)
Recessed
(pushed
in)
Used to unlock the
tape cartridge
insert/release handle
(press and hold for 1 to
2 seconds).
At rest
(out)
Normal inactive
condition for this
spring-loaded push-
button switch.
All left or
right
indicators
simultaneo
usly
Steadily On
Power-on self-test is in
progress (momentary
sequence triggered
whenever power is
applied to the DLT tape
drive unit).
Blinking
A DLT tape drive fault
has occurred. Press the
Unload button or turn
DLT tape drive unit
power off and on again
